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Show Monday Bl October 13, 2008 New this week As close to real as it gets DVD Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull, Mixed martial arts gains footing in Utah Oct. 14 mazon com [ The Unit The Complete Third Season, Oct. 14 MELSUNDQUIST Life editor Immediately in the fight between welterweights Jacob South and Simon lone, lone threw a bloodying punch to South\s head that simultaneously caused Ione's shoulder to come out of its socket and left South on the ground. Despite the injury, lone was able to get in several more punches before the referee stopped the right nine seconds into the first round. The fight went to lone, who won with a technical knockout. None of the 11 lights in the McKay center on Sept, 29 ende.d with a true knockout, but it was still a thrilling night. Some of the fights, particularly the title bouts, bordered on the theatrical — half the enormous crowd booing and the other half chanting a fighter's name while knees and elbows to the head splattered blood across the mat. Mixed martial arts is creating a growing subculture in Utah. Throwdown Elite, the largest MMA organization in Utah, put on the Throwdown Showdown "The Return" that Friday, and the McKay center filled with thousands of fans. MMA has evolved over the last 30 years into a bona fide sport. Matches are strictly refereed, and overseen by inspectors from the Pete Suazo Utah Athletic Commission, the guys who regulate all professional unarmed combat sports in Utah. Throwdown Elite can be compared to baseball's minor leagues; the guys who win a few local titles can then possibly move up to fight in the major leagues: the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The fighters themselves are more sportsmanlike than the general pubic might expect. After winning the Lightweight Title in the night's main event. Rad Martinez humbly said. "I appreciate him giving me five rounds of hell," about his opponent, Steven Sharp. Fighters may go at each other with perceived brutality in the ring, but after the final bell, both fighters are usually congenial and grateful. Attending a fight night See FIGHT • B6 Amazon.com CSI: Crime Scene Investigation - The Eighth Season, Oct. 14 mazon.com Icons Of Horror; Hammer Films, Oct. 14 mazon com > Theatres Max Payne, Oct. 17 Yahoo.com The Secret Life Of Bees, Oct. 17 Dave Iba/ UVU Review David Archuleta is now bigger than ever DAVE IBA Life writer American Idol star David Archuleta is now bigger than he has ever been. Covering 12 acres Archulcta's face along with the slogan "Archuleta for President" is cut into a large corn field at Thanksgiving Point for the Combelly's Com Maze and Pumpkin Fest. The original idea was to do cut out the faces of presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain but ultimately ended up deciding on Utah's own David Archuleta. The maze runs though Now 1 from 4 to 10 p.m. Monday though Thursday, and from 10 a.m. to II p.m. on Friday's and Saturdays. Along with the maze the Combelly's celebration will also offer hay rides and pumpkin picking. If you go. Yahoo.com Sex Drive, Oct. 17 Yahoo.com ahoo.com What Just Happened?, Oct. 17 $10.50 - $16 for adults, S10.50-S12 for children, depending on whether you want to visit the haunted attractions. Children aged 2 and under are free. Visit Hogi Yogi for 2-for-i coupons, valid Tuesday through Thursday. A'.Ur ; , Thanksgiving Point, 3003 North Thanksgiving Way in Lehi, Utah Open September 26 to November 1, 2008 Monday-Thursday: 4-10pm Friday-Saturday: 10am to 11pm Sunday: closed Yahoo-com Local label North Platte Records to throw party at Velour CD Campus style Keane: Perfect Symmetry, Oct. 14 With these photos the UVU Review officially begins it's Campus Style section. Be sure to dress well in case you come across our photographers! To see more on-campus fashion, go to www.uvureview.com Guest appearances will also be made by Joshua James and other local musiLocal record company cians. Portions of the proNorth Platte Records will be ceeds will be donated to throwing a huge party at Ve- charity, as well as to mainlour in Provo on Oct. 24. Lo- tain the social functions of cal artists RuRu, The Desert North Platte Records that Noises, the McKay Stevens are required of independent Project, and Drew Capener record labels. All those who will all be performing. wish to support local music In addition to their per- are encouraged to attend. formance, a previewing of To find out when and the next record by The Des- where future shows by local ert Noises will be included. musicians such as RuRu and Free copies of RuRu's Joshua James are being held, first CD release, Elizabeth, refer to the artists section at will also be given to everyone northplatterecords.com to that comes. Released on June check their individual pages, 6 of this year, the album was or at myspace.com/northnamed after RuRu's mother, platterecords. Records by who passed away a couple North Platte Records artists years ago from cancer. This can be purchased under the To see more on-campus 16-year-old up and coming store section. Information on fashion go to musician shows great talent Velour can be found at vewww.uvureview.com and maturity on his first CD lourlive.com release, which is evident in his rich songwriting. L.GREGWILCOX Kenny Chesney: Lucky Old Sun Deluxe, Oct. 14 Life writer Amazon.com Lucinda Williams: Little Honey, Oct. 14 Ray LaMontagne: Gossip In The Rain, Oct. 14 More fashion Yo-Yo Ma: Songs Of Joy And Peace, Oct. 14 Amazon.com Alyssa Lewis/ UVU Review Alycaa Lewis/ UVU Review |