Monthly Archives: March 2009

Team Cruz – on the rise

Posted on March 31, 2009 by ted czech

Members of Team Cruz I wanted to send a shout-out to Team Cruz from Louisville, KY. Why, you ask? Well, New Cumberland-based MMA clothing company, Tattoo Fightwear, sponsors the team. That’s good enough for me. Besides, Kentucky is where local … Continue reading →

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“Binky” Jones by A.D. Youl

Posted on March 31, 2009 by ted czech

Just-released drawing of Tap or Sleep sponsored fighter James” Binky” Jones, aka “The Baltimore Submission Machine” by New Zealand artist A.D. Youl. Binky, who fights out of Ground Control in Baltimore, fights on April 25 for the Ultimate warrior Challenge.

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Ultimate Fight Night weigh-ins

Posted on March 31, 2009 by ted czech

Thanks to bloodyelbow.com: Carlos Condit (170.5) vs. Martin Kampmann (170) Ryan Bader (206) vs. Carmelo Marrero (205) Rafael dos Anjos (156) vs. Tyson Griffin (156) Junie Browning (156) vs. Cole Miller (156) Jeremy Stephens (158) vs. Gleison Tibau (156.5) Ricardo … Continue reading →

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Fight card set for Central Pa. Warrior Challenge, April 19

Posted on March 31, 2009 by ted czech

Mark Jovich, promoter of the Central Pennsylvania Warrior Challenge, just posted the card for the first-ever MMA event in the state, to be held on April 19. There’s a ton of local guys on the card. Here are some of … Continue reading →

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Hamill vs. Vera for UFC 101 in Philly?

Posted on March 29, 2009 by ted czech

MMA Madness thinks so: By: Hector Castro Matt “The Hammer” Hamill (6-2) and Brandon “The Truth” Vera (10-3) are set for UFC 101 according to a source close to the event. Vera bounced back on to the scene after he … Continue reading →

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Japan-MMA: Sokoudjou vs. Mousasi for DREAM.9

Posted on March 29, 2009 by ted czech

Though not officially announced, it is confirmed by several sources that Sokoudjou will return to Japan in May. He had a very rapid rise to fame in Pride, knocking out Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and Richardo Arona in 2007. When the … Continue reading →

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BJPenn.com: Penn vs. Florian to headline UFC 101 in Philly

Posted on March 29, 2009 by ted czech

UFC Lightweight Champion BJ Penn is set to defend his lightweight title against number one contender Kenny Florian. The newly agreed upon match is set to Headline UFC 101 in Philadelphia, PA on August 8th 2009. The Challenger, Kenny “Kenflo” … Continue reading →

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Walizer succumbs to triangle at Extreme Challenge

Posted on March 29, 2009 by ted czech

I’m bummed I have to report this, but here it is, thanks to Jim Genia of mma journalist: “It’s time for Kevin Roddy of Team Pellegrino vs. Biff Walizer of Lionheart MMA. Once again, Roddy is firing sub attempts like … Continue reading →

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Manhoef gets KO’d

Posted on March 29, 2009 by ted czech

Dutch MMA fighter Melvin Manhoef has fought some of the world’s best in Kazushi Sakuraba, Mark Hunt, Cyborg Santos and Gegard Mousasi. He’s an excellent striker, not so good on the ground. Anyway, he also does K-1 kickboxing from time … Continue reading →

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Biff and opponent make weight

Posted on March 28, 2009 by ted czech

Earlier today, I spoke with Jerod Phillips, whose York County -based MMA clothing company, Tap or Sleep, sponsors local pro Biff Walzer, about Biff’s fight tonight in Atlantic City. Jerod told me that for tonight’s fight, Biff weighed in at … Continue reading →

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