Monthly Archives: September 2008

Instinct MMA

Posted on September 30, 2008 by ted czech

Just about a half-hour up I-83 in Hampden Township, Cumberland County, is a new MMA academy – Instinct MMA. It’s run by John Imler and classes are taught at the Hampden Township Recreation Center, 5001 Park St., Mechanicsburg. Trainer John … Continue reading →

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Lou Armezzani pre- and post-fight

Posted on September 30, 2008 by ted czech

Here’s Lou getting his hands taped by LionHeart BJJ instructor Jeff Rockwell prior to Lou’s fight at Gladiator Fight Club. Thanks to Jerod Phillips from Tap or Sleep (notice Lou’s shirt?) for providing the photo. Lou’s blood – and some … Continue reading →

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Mousasi thinks he’s fighting Vitor; Fedor vs. Barnett

Posted on September 30, 2008 by ted czech

Gegard Mousasi with his new DREAM gold and silver by John Joe O’Regan, Fighters Only: DREAM middleweight champion Gegard Mousasi expects to face Vitor Belfort on Affliction’s next MMA show in January. Speaking to Fighters Only this week, he revealed … Continue reading →

Posted in Affliction News, Fedor Emelianenko, Fighters Only, Gegard Mousasi, Josh Barnett, Vitor Belfort | Comments Off

Hanover’s Jay Haas wins by TKO at GFC

Posted on September 30, 2008 by ted czech

Haas (in black shorts) with his medal after winning at GFC – Warriors Collide. Hanover’s Ryan Harder is to the left.Thanks to Jerod Phillips of Tap or Sleep for the photo. Here’s some information based on a voice mail I … Continue reading →

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Beware the “Night Crawler” – Brett Myers wins in Va.

Posted on September 30, 2008 by ted czech

Here’s an email I received from George McGinnis of York Mixed Martial Arts Academy (with minimal edits) on the debut of his brother, welterweight fighter Brett Myers, at this weekend’s Gladiator Fight Club in Virginia: Brett “Night Crawler” Myers of … Continue reading →

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Lou Armezzani wins at Gladiator Fight Club

Posted on September 30, 2008 by ted czech

Here’s the latest from LionHeart: Congradulation to Lou Armezzani who won by first round TKO at The Gladiator Fight Championships in Virgina this weekend to improve his amateur record to 3-1. Lou seems to have recovered just fine from the … Continue reading →

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Banha calls out T. and W. Silva

Posted on September 27, 2008 by ted czech

Luis “Banha” Cane is set to fight Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou at UFC 89 on Oct. 18, but he also has some unfinished business with two fellow countrymen, Brazilians Thiago Silva and Wanderlei Silva. From Jake Hattan, denarosports.com: Though, Cane seems … Continue reading →

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Krazy Horse choked out

Posted on September 27, 2008 by ted czech

Chrles “Krazy Horse” Bennett has gotten a lot of mileage out of the story that he brawled with members of Brzil’s Chute Boxe academy at a PRIDE show several years ago. Finally, video of the incident has surfaced. The video … Continue reading →

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Travis Wiuff vs. Mo Lawal at Sengoku V

Posted on September 27, 2008 by ted czech

Mo Lawal, a collegiate wrestling standout who just missed making the Olympic team this year – and who now trains with Team Quest – will make his pro debut at Sengoku V this Sunday against Travis “Diesel” Wiuff. Wiuff, who … Continue reading →

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Let’s see some fights!

Posted on September 26, 2008 by ted czech

Wand Rampage Lyoto Thiago Bloodyelbow.com is saying that we’ll Wanderlei Silva vs. Quinton “Rampage” Jackson at UFC 92 on Dec. 27 (Web sites had previously said the fight would be at UFC 91) and Thiago Silva vs. Lyoto Machida at … Continue reading →

Posted in Lyoto Machida, Q. "Rampage" Jackson, Thiago Silva, UFC 93, UFC News, UFC92, Wanderlei Silva | Comments Off