Monthly Archives: May 2011

Fight News: Bellator Season 4 Recap

Posted on May 31, 2011 by ted czech

The Fight Network recaps “Bellator Fighting Championships: Season Four” featuring MMA tournaments held in welterweight, lightweight and featherweight divisions. An inaugural light heavyweight tournament also took place during this season, which crowned the first light heavyweight champion in Bellator. I … Continue reading →

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Fight News: Titan FC 18 Recap

Posted on May 31, 2011 by ted czech

The Fight Network recaps ‘Titan FC 18′ featuring Jens Pulver vs. Brian Davidson and Jake Rosholt vs. John Ott from Kansas City, KS.

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Tim “The Barbarian” Boetsch wins middleweight debut at UFC 130

Posted on May 31, 2011 by ted czech

Sunbury’s Tim “The Barbarian” Boetsch dropped to middleweight, took on Kendall Grove, and won a convincing unanimous decision. Can’t wait to see what’s next as Tim starts to climb the MW ladder. Sherdog.com with the call on Tim Boetsch vs. … Continue reading →

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Tatame exclusive: Phil Davis on Rashad Evans: “I’m better”

Posted on May 31, 2011 by ted czech

Harrisburg’s Phil Davis — who is undefeated in MMA — takes on Rashad Evans at UFC 133 in Philadelphia on Aug. 6. This should be Davis’ toughest test by far, but he definitely has the tools to win. By Eduardo … Continue reading →

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FOX Sports: UFC 130 highlights

Posted on May 31, 2011 by ted czech

Video: Highlights: UFC 130 Here are some highlights, courtesy of FOX Sports, of UFC 130, including Hamill vs. Rampage, Mir vs. Nelson, Story vs. Alves, Browne vs. Struve, and Stann vs. Santiago.

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Cherico Vs. The Daywalker

Posted on May 30, 2011 by ted czech

Some hard sparring footage posted by Standthemup.org of Mark Cherico and State College’s Tyler “The Daywalker” Saltsman at the Ultimate Fight Club in Pittsburgh.

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PA MMA: Cage Fight 8 tickets on sale now

Posted on May 30, 2011 by ted czech

From promoter Maury Nehme: “Buy Your Tickets NOW For “Cage Fight 8″. Tickets can be Purchased on line @ Pacagefight.com…and NOW at our 9 outlets in the Greater Scranton Area. The Event is Friday, June 24th & Premium seating is … Continue reading →

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Mark “Fightshark” Miller returns to fighting with quick KO win over Nikolaj Falin

Posted on May 30, 2011 by ted czech

I blogged about this amazing feat the other day, and now we have the video. Pittsburgh native Mark “Fightshark” Miller, who endured open-heart surgery several years ago, has returned to fighting, and in dramatic fashion, scoring a quick KO over … Continue reading →

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Rubicon Fightsport’s ISWA Catch Wrestling

Posted on May 30, 2011 by ted czech

Here’s a glimpse of what is going on at Rubicon Fightsport in Austin, Texas, where they have included catch wrestling as sanctioned by International Submission Wrestling Alliance in their martial arts curriculum. Laren Umphlett, who teaches at the academy, posted … Continue reading →

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Henry Cejudo – I’m A Wrestler

Posted on May 29, 2011 by ted czech

Just read that Henry Cejudo will be going after gold once again at the 2012 Olympics — he won in 2008 — instead of pursuing a career in MMA. The good news is he’s still young at 22, and could … Continue reading →

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