MMA fighter Brock Lesnar announced his official retirement. He returned to the octagon to fight Alistair Overeem. Overeem defeated Lesnar by technical knockout 2:26 into the first round of the fight. The event took place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Lesnar announced his retirement immediately after the defeat. "I've had a really difficult couple of years with my disease ," Brock Lesnar said. "I'm going to officially say tonight is the last time you'll see me in the octagon...Read Full Story
Demolition is usually the first phase of a renovation project, and it requires careful planning and a highly experienced contractor. But even though it is very important to the entire project schedule to complete the demolition phase on time, design drawings are often lacking in detail, and means and methods are left to the demolition contractor.
Demolition timing and logistics must be carefully coordinated with owners and facility managers to make sure that business operations and...Read Full Story
R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services is proud to have renewed their membership in the Specialized Carriers and Rigging Association (SC&RA).
As per the SC&RA website -
The SC&RA is committed to providing the unique information and any other lawful activities members need to safely, legally and profitably transport, lift and erect oversize and overweight items.
The Specialized Carriers and Rigging Association (SC&RA) is an international trade association of nearly 1,300 member...Read Full Story
The latest rigging and demolition newsletter from R. Baker & Son entitled "The Outrigger" is now available. A brief summary of what is in this issue is provided below:
Customers, Competition, and Finding Our Niche
In any industry, every successful business must find its niche. When R. Baker & Son was established during the Great Depression, competition was fierce among industrial contractors for the small amount of work that was available. My grandfather, Ruby Baker, found our niche...Read Full Story
Living in Media recently conducted an interview of David S. Baker, president of R. Baker & Son. The entire interview can be seen on their website by going to People On The Move - David S. Baker
About R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services
R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services is the premier specialized contractor in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. The Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) has been in business since 1935, has over 100 employees, an exemplary...Read Full Story
After his devastating first round knockout of Brock Lesnar at UFC 141 in Las Vegas this past December, Alistair Overeem, the number one heavyweight contender for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) heavyweight title, and the man who will next ...
Deerfield Beach, Fla. – After his devastating first round knockout of Brock Lesnar at UFC 141 in Las Vegas this past December, Alistair Overeem, the number one heavyweight contender for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) heavyweight title ...
And joins the Blackzilians fight team... Alistair Overeem has signed with Authentic Sports Management and joined up with Florida's Blackzilians fight team. The news was announced by ASM president Glenn Robinson today following Overeem's recent split with ...
"The Reem" will join a handful of Blackzilians, including former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Rashad Evans, under the umbrella of Authentic Sports Management (ASM), who today revealed Overeem as their latest ...
In the world of mixed martial arts, a fighter switching from camp to camp is fairly common. A world heavyweight championship contender switching camps, now, that’s not so common. That’s the news coming in today from our friends over at MMAweekly.com ...
Junior dos Santos will make his first title defense against Alistair Overeem, which is tentatively scheduled for UFC 146 on May 26th.UFC co-owner Lorenzo Fertitta made the official announcement earlier today on his Twitter page.The Brazilian has emerged as the top heavyweight fighter since beating former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez at UFC on FOX 1 in November of last year. Claiming victories over fighters like Velasquez, Shane...
Alistair Overeem is the #1 Contender for the UFC Heavyweight Title. His big win over Brock Lesnar in the very first round has made him “the man,” even though the guy doesn’t have that title around his waist at the moment. Brock Lesnar ran his course ...
The first show set viewer records on Showtime and sparked plenty of debate. Were Strikeforce's best heavyweights on par with the top fighters in the UFC? It was an unthinkable question. No promotion had matched the UFC fighter for fighter in any weight ...
UFC superstar Alistair Overeem-- the guy who beat Brock Lesnar into retirement -- has been charged with misdemeanor battery for allegedly attacking a woman in a Vegas hotel earlier this month. According to the Clark County District Attorney's ...
For the first time since Alistair Overeem (Pictured) was charged with battery of a female partygoer, UFC president Dana White addressed the controversy surrounding his heavyweight top contender. According to White, Overeem was unexpectedly attacked when he ...
Confirming previous reports, Strikeforce officially announced that Nick Diaz will face Scott Smith at a catchweight of 180 pounds while former PRIDE star Alistair Overeem will ...