Monthly Archives: April 2008

Huerta vs. Florian at UFC 87

Posted on April 30, 2008 by ted czech

Florian Huerta MMA Junkie is reporting that top lightweight contenders Roger Huerta and Kenny Florian will fight at UFC 87 on August 9. The fight is the second rumored for the event, set at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., … Continue reading →

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DREAM.2 – no sophomore jinx

Posted on April 29, 2008 by ted czech

Sakuraba with a neck crank/choke on Nakahara From mmaweekly: SAITAMA, Japan – Veteran mixed martial arts fighter Kazushi Sakuraba weathered an early challenge then rallied to beat Andrews Nakahara by submission on Tuesday at DREAM.2. In a highly anticipated lightweight … Continue reading →

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Biff’s opponent; out with Geraci, in with Sachs

Posted on April 29, 2008 by ted czech

Walizer Windsor Township’s Biff Walizer has an opponent at the upcoming Cage of Chaos show in Ohio, but it won’t be Khristian Geraci. Cage of Chaos owner and promoter Dave Klick said that about 10 days ago, he received an … Continue reading →

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MMA Explosion at Hooter’s for UFC 83

Posted on April 26, 2008 by ted czech

Here it is – the debut of MMA Explosion at Hooter’s! I was there, along with my co-worker and camera-guy Tom Joyce, to interview fans, Hooter girls and to capture all the excitement that was UFC 83. Keep in mind … Continue reading →

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Cro Cop vs. LeBanner at DREAM 4

Posted on April 26, 2008 by ted czech

MMA-ID (www.mma-id.com), proud sponsor of Mirko Cro Cop, has learned in the last few hours that Cro Cop will be facing dynamic heavyweight striker Jerome LeBanner. The bout is scheduled to take place at DREAM 4 on June 16 in … Continue reading →

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Strikeforce on NBC – Week 2

Posted on April 26, 2008 by ted czech
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HDNet Fights partners with DREAM

Posted on April 26, 2008 by ted czech

Earlier this week, several of the major MMA sites said DREAM, the Japanese MMA company that had risen from the ashes of PRIDE, was about to fold because it had lost its TV deal. I couldn’t believe people were so … Continue reading →

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File this under sick training techniques

Posted on April 25, 2008 by ted czech

Take a look at this: Wanderlei Silva, preparing for his upcoming UFC 84 fight with Keith Jardine, being outfitted with a snorkel system by trainer Rafael Alejarra, known to Brazilians as the “MacGyver of physical training.” Alejarra told Tatame.com he … Continue reading →

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TUF 7 – episode 4 recap

Posted on April 24, 2008 by ted czech

By Thomas Gerbasi Team Forrest jumped into the lead with a victory by Jesse Taylor on episode three. Will Team Rampage bounce back this week on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rampage vs Team Forrest? Taylor, fresh off his submission win … Continue reading →

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Frank Shamrock’s Right Hand of Death injury update

Posted on April 24, 2008 by ted czech

Frank Shamrock went toe-to-toe with Cung Le at their recent Strikeforce fight and came with several severe injuries. But, being the warrior he is, Frank has a great attitude about it, as you can see in this video. Can you … Continue reading →

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