Monthly Archives: February 2008

Alvarez headed for DREAM

Posted on February 29, 2008 by ted czech

Philadelphia-based fighter Eddie “Beast from the East” Alvarez confirmed to FiveOuncesOfPain.com on Thursday afternoon that he has signed a contract to participate in DREAM’s lightweight Grand Prix. DREAM, a collaborative effort between K-1’s HEROS and former staff members of PRIDE, … Continue reading →

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Jiu-Jitsu seminar this Sunday

Posted on February 29, 2008 by ted czech

Danny Ives Danny Ives will be visiting the York Mixed Martial Arts Academy on Sunday, March 2nd to teach a three-hour seminar dedicated to both Gi and No Gi grappling techniques. The first part of the seminar will be focused … Continue reading →

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Pimping Triangles Nationwide

Posted on February 28, 2008 by ted czech

James “Binky” Jones delivers a knee at a Ring of Combat event. Jerod Phillips, owner of York-based clothing company pimp my triangle told me he’s headed to Atlantic City, NJ next weekend for Lou Neglia’s Ring of Combat event on … Continue reading →

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Cage closed on Rio Heroes

Posted on February 28, 2008 by ted czech

Note: I re-worked this story (originally a breaking news report from Brazilian TV show “Fantástico”) to make it a little more “American friendly,” but the bottom line is the same — looks like Rio Heroes is shut down — but … Continue reading →

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It’s that time again – babes, beer and brawls

Posted on February 28, 2008 by ted czech

Hooters on Route 30 in York will be carrying UFC 82 – Pride of a Champion on Saturday starting at 10 p.m. Gratuitous Hooters shot. Here’s the fight card from mmaweekly.com: Main Card Bouts: -Anderson Silva (#1 Middleweight in the … Continue reading →

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First Harley, now Bud Light

Posted on February 28, 2008 by ted czech

From mmajunkie.com: COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ultimate Fighting Championship has inked a three-year deal with Anheuser Busch, arguably the biggest sports marketer of them all, that will go into effect at UFC 84 in May. The deal, which will focus … Continue reading →

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DREAM event ready to go

Posted on February 27, 2008 by ted czech

From mmaweekly.com: Dream, the new Japanese event produced by Fight Entertainment Group (the parent company for K-1 and Hero’s) and former Dream Stage Entertainment staff members, held a press conference Tuesday in Tokyo to announce three additional bouts to its … Continue reading →

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EliteXC and CBS to ink deal?

Posted on February 27, 2008 by ted czech

From MMAJunkie.com: ProElite Inc., the parent company of Elite Xtreme Combat, is expected to announce a deal with CBS that will put MMA on major network television for the first time. Sources close to the deal tell MMAjunkie.com that an … Continue reading →

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MMA in PA

Posted on February 26, 2008 by ted czech

From FiveOuncesofPain: The Combat in the Cage promotion had been advertising a possible “Philadelphia vs. The World” MMA show at the Armory in Northeast Philadelphia on June 14. However, FiveOuncesOfPain.com has learned that a sanctioned MMA show will not be … Continue reading →

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Billionaires to Join Forces?

Posted on February 23, 2008 by ted czech

McMahons Starting New MMA Company With Mark Cuban? Mark Cuban Vince McMahon Jr. Posted Saturday on MMA-Core Story By: Michael Shalik The McMahons have been rumored to be interested in starting a mixed martial arts promotion. Shane McMahon in particular … Continue reading →

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