Monthly Archives: February 2011

Wanderlei Silva presents FIGHTER LIFE Reality Show Episode 1 + 2 by Doggedtv

Episode 1 Episode 2 If you have some time, you owe it to yourself to check out these videos. They follow try-outs Wanderlei Silva held at his Las Vegas academy, and really answer the question “What does it take to … Continue reading

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Rami “The Arabian Nightmare” Ibrahim

From Locked in the Cage’s youtube page. Ibrahim, who runs Philadelphia’s Sitan Gym, fought under MMA rules on Dec. 3 at Locked in the Cage VI in Philly, beating Thomas Desmond by strikes in round 2, and more recently, scored … Continue reading

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Bellator releases bracket for first-ever light-heavyweight tournament

Here is the opening bracket for Bellator’s first-ever light-heavyweight tournament, beginning March 26, just released to me by matchmaker Sam Caplan: 1. Tim Carpenter vs. Daniel Gracie 2. Raphael Davis vs. D.J. Linderman 3. Christian M’Pumbu vs. Chris Davis 4. … Continue reading

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Daddis Fight Camps – kettlebell getup + spinning backfist

Kettlebell – Turkish getup. Spinning backfist. Daddis Fight Camps has academies in both Philly and NJ.

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ESPN: UFC 127 highlights, Part II

Fitch, Penn End In Draw. Bisping Crushes Rivera At UFC 127.

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ESPN: UFC 127 highlights, Part I

Siver Upsets Sotiropoulos. Noke Defeats Camozzi. Ebersole Wins UFC Debut.

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PA MMA: Cage Fight 7 blasts off in Scranton on March 26

The Irish are known for fighting, so why not dedicate an entire event dedicating to throwing down — and save the drinking for later — the week after St. Paddy’s Day in northeast Pa.? Promoter Maury Nehme and Chris Coyne … Continue reading

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Philly’s Sam Oropeza vs Don Carlo-Clauss at Strikeforce

Great fight by Sam, who trains at Philly’s Fight Factory, who took on Don Carlo-Clauss, out of NY’s Team Bombsquad. I was really impressed with how relaxed Sam was in the cage, and how he flowed from one move to … Continue reading

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UFC 127 – Weigh in Penn vs Fitch, Bisping vs Rivera

More heat from Bisping and Rivera, plus BJ and Fitch go nose-to-nose.

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This Sunday: Daniel Beleza teaches BJJ seminar at Lancaster Family Martial Arts

‎ 2x Pan American and World Champion 3rd degree BJJ Black Belt Daniel Beleza will be the honored guest instructor at Lancaster Family Martial Arts (3706 Hempland Road, Mountville, PA 17554) this Sunday 27 February 2011 starting at noon. Cost … Continue reading

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