Monthly Archives: March 2008

York Mixed Martial Arts Academy promotion ceremony

Posted on March 29, 2008 by ted czech

Brazilian black belt Rogerio “Tatu” Taborda made the drive from Scranton to teach a seminar at York Mixed Martial Arts Academy, held at Gold’s Gym North in Manchester Township. Taborda also promoted George McGinnis and Brad Souders, who have dedicated … Continue reading →

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MMAVideosOnline.com

Posted on March 29, 2008 by ted czech

If you want to see the latest MMA videos, check out MMAVideosOnline. The site’s got stuff like the Shamrock-Le weigh-in, and later tonight – if you’re like me and are too poor to get Showtime – the fights will be … Continue reading →

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Shamrock and Le weigh in

Posted on March 29, 2008 by ted czech

Frank Shamrock and Cung Le weighed in Friday for their fight tonght in San Jose. Here’s a shot from that:

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Kids in MMA?

Posted on March 28, 2008 by ted czech

Eli Lindsey, eight, top, spars with Gage Bloomer, eight, during practice at Garage Boys Fight Crew in Carthage, Mo, on Wednesday, March 5, 2008. Lindsey and Bloomer train at the facility in southwest Missouri for ultimate fighting events.(AP Photo/Mike Gullett) … Continue reading →

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Frank vs. Tito II?

Posted on March 27, 2008 by ted czech

Here’s an excerpt from an interview with Frank Shamrock on CBSsports.com, where Shamrock is asked about the possibility of fighting Tito Ortiz again: FS: Most definitely. Tito is a great character, and he has wonderful marketing power. The sport loves … Continue reading →

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Strikeforce on NBC April 12

Posted on March 27, 2008 by ted czech

BURBANK, Calif. – In a major step for the fastest-growing sport around the globe, NBC has partnered with world championship promotion company Strikeforce to be the first to premiere a weekly mixed martial arts cage fight series on broadcast television. … Continue reading →

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The Battle for San Jose this Saturday

Posted on March 26, 2008 by ted czech

Frank “The Legend” Shamrock, reigning Strikeforce middleweight champ, will get a tough test in san shou competitor-turned MMA fighter Cung Le. The fight is the main event of a co-promoted Strikeforce/EliteXC event on Showtime. I called it The Battle for … Continue reading →

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Biff Walizer to fight in May

Posted on March 25, 2008 by ted czech

Windsor Township pro fighter Biff Walizer is back in the fight game after a several month lay-off while he took time out for family and head wrestling coach duties at Red Lion Area High School. Walizer is matched up against … Continue reading →

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York Mixed Martial Arts Academy video

Posted on March 22, 2008 by ted czech

Earlier this month, George McGinnis’ York Mixed Martial Arts Academy, which holds classes at Gold’s Gym North, hosted a jiu-jitsu seminar led by Lloyd Irvin black belt Danny Ives. I was able to capture a portion of the seminar on … Continue reading →

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ShoXC – The Wildman on receiving end of illegal elbows

Posted on March 22, 2008 by ted czech

Thomas “The Wildman” Denny gets the mount on Sasiprapa Malaipet. Photo from Bloodyelbow.com By Cesar Garcia, of Sherdog.com: SANTA YNEZ, Calif., March 21 — It wasn’t the way he envisioned it, but Thomas Denny came out the victor over Sasiprapa … Continue reading →

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