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Joseph "Leonidas" Henle is coming to the Maximum Fighting Championship with a message. Andy Dalton Womens Jersey . He has been waiting for a stiff challenge for some time, and now faced with the biggest step up in competition of his career, Henle is eager to prove himself. "The last three or four guys Ive fought, I knew I was the better guy and my opponent knew I was the better guy," Henle explained. "That made things hard to get motivated. Now theres going be this other guy across the ring, and I dont know if hes better than me or not. That gets my blood pumping. I cant wait to put it on him and show him hes not at my level." The man that Henle (6-0-1) will make that self-discovery against will be Luke Harris (9-1) when they clash at MFC 34: Total Recall. The fight, which will be a featured bout on the HDNet Fights main card emanating from the Mayfield Conference Centre in Edmonton, Alberta, will be Henles organizational debut after signing a multi-fight deal with the MFC. "Im very excited to be in the MFC. Im amped to be a part of it," said Henle, who learned a lot about the organization from frequent training partners Emanuel Newton, the former MFC light-heavyweight champ, and current MFC welterweight contender Jamie Toney. He ultimately decided it was the place to be after discussions with MFC Owner/President Mark Pavelich. "I really like Marks attitude," added Henle. "I follow him on Twitter and Ive listened to his interviews. I like that hes aggressive and how he talks about his fighters and his organization. It got me fired up and wanting to work for a guy like that." Henle holds three submission wins of his own and has registered three victories inside the opening round including a first-round knockout of Gabriel Lopez. Harris, meanwhile, has racked up all of his victories inside the opening five minutes – all by way of submission including his tidy verdict over Edwin Dewees at MFC 33 back in May. Henle, who fights out of Thousand Oaks, California, has started his homework for Harris, who rides a nine-fight winning streak into the matchup. The 28-year-old former reality show standout is well aware of Harriss judo and jiu-jitsu talents, but a game plan is well in the works. "If I stick to my game plan its going to be a long night for him … or a short night, I dont care which," said Henle. "The thing about a jiu-jitsu black belt is that they turn into a brown belt pretty quick after getting hit with a couple punches. And once you hit them with a couple knees, they become a white belt. "I know Harris is an excellent fighter and hes a great grappler. What people have seen from me is good grappling but thats all theyve seen. Im fighting a guy with good ground skills and thats a challenge for me, but I want an exciting challenge. It takes me back to when I first started fighting. I was out to challenge myself and to see if I was the better than the other guy." A.J. Green Youth Jersey . The overall result, however, was another victory. Jordan Zimmermann pitched four scoreless innings to help set the record before Orlando Hudson homered for San Diego and the NL East-leading Nationals beat the Padres 7-2 on Wednesday in a matchup of the NLs best and worst teams. Dre Kirkpatrick Jersey . Only this ouster has a much different feel. The young team grew up in a hurry in taking the star-studded Los Angeles Lakers to the brink before losing a thrilling Game 7 at Staples Center on Saturday night. http://www.shopthebengals.com/jermaine-gresham-jerseys .R. A.J. Green Jersey . -- Slugger Josh Hamilton openly acknowledges hell be an addict for life. A.J. Green Womens Jersey . - Ernie Els was part of another final-round blunder.KRAKOW, Poland -- They are the enforcers who have powered an unheralded England side into the European Championship quarterfinals. Captain Steven Gerrard, the catalyst in central midfield, has created three goals alongside the combative Scott Parker, who has tirelessly protected the back four. "Myself and Stevie have clicked really well this tournament," Parker said. "Were well organized. I know his game pretty well now and Im sure he knows mine. We give the team a good base to work from, and hopefully we can maintain that." Despite injury troubles in recent years, their energy and tenacity has been unrelenting as a gritty side went through the group stage unbeaten and is now preparing to face Italy on Sunday in Kyiv. "I am sure we can keep it going," Parker said. "Its been a tough few games, but like anything when you come into a major tournament and are playing against the best teams in Europe, its always going to be pretty tough." As Wayne Rooney took the plaudits for making a goal-scoring return from suspension in Tuesdays 1-0 victory over Ukraine, it was Gerrard who set up the header as he sprayed balls into the danger zone while also maintaining English discipline as they faced waves of attacks. "Hes been our man of the match in all three games, playing a captains innings throughout," coach Roy Hodgson said, reverting to cricketing terminology. The 32-year-old Gerrard, who has won 95 caps, has set up three of Englands five goals at Euro 2012 despite playing in a deeper role. "We have all come to see Stevie in an attacking role playing further up the pitch," Parker said. "But when you have the qualities and the abilities of Steven, you can adapt into it pretty well and I think you are seeing that now. "Hes obviously got a bit more of a defensive role, but in saying that, he has produced some great assists since hes played." Gerrards leadership qualities have shone since the Liverpool skipper also assumed the national captaincy that was removed from John Terry because of the defenders looming racism trial. "Steven has been a fantastic player for many, many years," Liverpool and Enngland teammate Glen Johnson said. Andy Dalton Jersey. "But with the armband I think he feels he needs to step up just that tiny bit more, and I think hes done it more than anyone so far." A tournament-ending thigh injury for Frank Lampard meant Hodgson didnt have to solve the conundrum that has vexed England coaches over the years: how to fit Lampard and Gerrard in the same team. But Parker was an injury doubt after missing the last four matches of Tottenhams season with an Achilles injury, and a painkilling injection was required to hasten the recovery, ensuring the holding midfielder would make the Euros. "We lost some big players who had to drop out through injury like Frank and Gareth (Barry), which was disappointing," Parker said. "But myself and Stevie have taken on the challenge and hopefully we can carry on." After winning his first four caps under four different managers, the 31-year-old Parker only established himself as an England regular during qualifying for Euro 2012. The key role given to him by former coach Fabio Capello has remained under Hodgson, enabling Parker to make his tournament debut here. Tuesdays appearance against Ukraine was only Parkers 16th since making his debut nine years ago. And hes hoping to win another three caps at Euro 2012 to reach the final. "We have a real togetherness and commitment in the squad and, ultimately, that can get you a long way," he said. "Weve seen that last season with Chelsea (winning the Champions League) and other teams. "Fundamentally, they are the main key ingredients of why we can go and progress further. Its going to be a very tough game against an Italian side that are very well prepared and organized, with individual qualities. If we carry on doing what we are doing, we can maybe upset them." They will have to contain the heartbeat of the Italy side: playmaker Andrea Pirlo, who managed two assists and one goal in the group stage. "You want to pit your wits against the best," Parker said. "Pirlo is one of those -- the clips I have seen of him in this tournament, his passing ability, his control of the game is fantastic." ' ' '
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