Category Archives: Atlantic City MMA

MMA and Sports Expo rolls into Atlantic City this Friday & Saturday

Posted on October 18, 2011 by ted czech

It may have evolved over the years and gone by different names, but the MMA and Sports Expo has always featured events that represent strength, combat and physique, said President and CEO James “JJ” Jefferson. Now in its 11th year, … Continue reading →

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Van Artsdalen, Lentz, Anyanwu and Main highlight a stacked Bellator 49 card in Atlantic City on Sept. 10

Posted on August 2, 2011 by ted czech

Daddis Fight Camps’ Brylan Van Artsdalen has signed to fight on the Bellator 49 card at Caesar’s in Atlantic City on Sept. 10. Fresh off a quick submission victory over former WEC vet Anthony Leone, Van Artsdalen (6-1) will be … Continue reading →

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Brendan Barrett on loss to J.A. Dudley at Cage Wars 8 — “I’m looking forward to the rematch.”

Posted on July 31, 2011 by ted czech

“Brutal” Brendan Barrett repeated Sunday what he said before his fight against J.A. Dudley at XFE Cage Wars 8 on Friday — that Dudley has “balls and heart.” And on Friday, Dudley put those qualities on display, earning a decision … Continue reading →

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“Brutal” Brendan Barrett ready to roll out version 2.0 at XFE Cage Wars 8 on Friday in NJ

Posted on July 26, 2011 by ted czech

In less than a year, New Jersey’s “Brutal” Brendan Barrett has learned that sooner or later, life is gonna throw up some roadblocks; it’s up to you to hurdle over them. After a disappointing draw with Randy Smith in October, … Continue reading →

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Bellator Tryouts — Bamm Bryant vs JA Dudley

Posted on July 24, 2011 by ted czech

Here’s a glimpse of what the recent Bellator tryouts in NJ were all about. From Bamm Bryant’s youtube page: “Bamm was ineligible to win the NJ Bellator tryouts on July 16, 2011 because of the stipulation of having to be … Continue reading →

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Anyanwu and Smith collide at Bellator 44 on May 14

Posted on May 6, 2011 by ted czech

At Matrix Fights IV in Philadelphia on April 22, Azunna “Zulu” Anyanwu and Randy “The Wolf” Smith squared off in the center of the cage. Anyanwu had just tapped out Derek Sawyer by guillotine in the second round, and Smith … Continue reading →

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NJ MMA: tickets for Bellator 44 on May 14 in Atlantic City now on sale

Posted on April 13, 2011 by ted czech

From Sam Caplan, Bellator matchmaker: “To all my friends in Jersey and PA: Have you bout for Bellator tickets for the May 14 show in A.C.? If not, what are you waiting for? The card is SICK.” Bellator 44 takes … Continue reading →

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Sam “The Pride of Briarcliffe” Oropeza fighting at Bellator 44

Posted on April 6, 2011 by ted czech

It goes down May 14 at Caesar’s in Atlantic City. Oropeza, a 5-1 welterweight pro, who trains at the Philly Fight Factory, will be fighting at Bellator 44 against an as-yet unnamed opponent. Sam’s last fight was a first round … Continue reading →

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Ring Of Combat XXXIV – Dustin Pague Vs Steve De Angelis – Vicious KO – On GFL

Posted on March 10, 2011 by ted czech

Vicious KO by Pague over De Angelis. Dustin Pague.

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NJ MMA: Hoffman, Karavackas, Pague and others win at Ring of Combat XXXIV

Posted on February 7, 2011 by ted czech

Jacob Kirwan (left) choked Ryan Vaccaro out in 86 seconds. | Keith Mills/Sherdog.com – Mike Benoit d.Manny Millan by UD. – Jimbo Hoffman d. Yaser Shaukat, guillotine, tap, :47 of round 1. – Alptekin Ozkilic d. Sergio da Silva, by … Continue reading →

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