Monthly Archives: November 2011

Singlets and sport coats — Flocenter recaps the country’s toughest wrestling tournaments

Posted on November 30, 2011 by ted czech

This week the Flo guys recap their big weekend from coast to coast. Mark Bader was at the Freak Show- Nuway Southwest Kickoff Classic covering some of best wrestling in the nation and the top talent on the west coast. … Continue reading →

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UFC 140 on Pay-Per-View: Extended Preview

Posted on November 30, 2011 by ted czech

Six bona fide stars of the UFC brace for a meeting in Toronto that will re-shape the stacked heavyweight and light-heavyweight divisions.

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Video: Green Bay Packers linebacker AJ Hawk trains MMA

Posted on November 29, 2011 by ted czech

Not only does Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews Jr. train MMA, but so does teammate and fellow linebacker AJ Hawk. In this video, we see Hawk put through some MMA drills that mimic moves he uses on the field … Continue reading →

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VA MMA: Spartyka Fight League plans all-amateur MMA event in January

Posted on November 29, 2011 by ted czech

From Virginia-based Spartyka Nation: COACHES, FIGHTERS, MMA FANS & SPONSORS… Join Spartyka Fight League for SFL VI: Proving Grounds, an amateur mixed martial arts event, on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at the Ted Constant Convocation Center in Norfolk, Va. TICKETS … Continue reading →

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Harrisburg fighter Jeff Smith to try out for The Ultimate Fighter 15 in Las Vegas

Posted on November 29, 2011 by ted czech

Harrisburg pro Jeff Smith tweeted this yesterday: “Las Vegas in five days, ultimate fighter tryouts season 15! Training at xtreme couture.” The Blackman MMA fighter has tried out for the show twice before and made it all the way through … Continue reading →

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BJJ highlights: York MMA Comp Team at Central Pennsylvania Warrior Challenge grappling series

Posted on November 29, 2011 by ted czech

From Coach George McGinnis: “The York MMA Comp team is at it again at a local tournament. Way to go guys, and way to hold it down for your team- Ossss!” George’s team, which trains at his school, York Mixed … Continue reading →

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MMA highlight: Marius Zaromskis’ somersault kick

Posted on November 29, 2011 by ted czech

Former Dream champion and Strikeforce and Cage Rage fighter Marius Zaromskis pulls a move seen only on TV and the movies at the recent Rumble of the Kings 2011. And the kick landed flush, helping to set up the TKO … Continue reading →

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Tattoo Fightwear launches holiday sale

Posted on November 29, 2011 by ted czech

A message from Larry Novak of Tattoo Fightwear, one of the biggest supporters of MMA events and fighters, both amateur and pro, on the east coast: With the holiday season quickly approaching Tattoo Fightwear is offering 25% off all the … Continue reading →

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PA MMA: CageFight looking for amateurs for January event in Wilkes-Barre

Posted on November 29, 2011 by ted czech

CageFight, which just held its ninth show on Friday, is looking for amateurs to fight on its 10th card, scheduled for the last weekend in January in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. The event consistently draws big crowds, and has established itself as … Continue reading →

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AMA Fight Club techniques: Achilles lock from guard + keylock from side control

Posted on November 29, 2011 by ted czech

Achilles lock from guard. Keylock from side control. AMA Fight Club’s Brian McLaughlin, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, shows an Achilles lock from guard and a keylock from side control. AMA, located in Pompton Lakes and Whippany, NJ, is one … Continue reading →

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