Category Archives: Fran Evans

Hybrid Fights One: MMA-Muay Thai event this Saturday in Feasterville, Pa.

Posted on May 4, 2012 by ted czech

Fran Evans, who regularly promotes Locked in the Cage events, is putting on a hybrid MMA-Muay Thai event this Saturday at The Sportsplex in Feasterville. I’ve seen hybrid MMA-boxing shows in the past, and they have received mixed results, because … Continue reading →

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Philly MMA: Locked in the Cage delivers an action-packed event with Thursday Night Fights II

Posted on August 8, 2011 by ted czech

Lewis “The Beast” Rumsey attempts a Superman punch on Gemiyale “Baby Hercules” Adkins during their main event fight at Locked in the Cage – Thursday Night Fights II in Philadelphia last Thursday. Locked in the Cage matchmaker Paul Miles, disappointed … Continue reading →

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LITC VIII COUNTDOWN

Posted on July 10, 2011 by ted czech

We countdown to Locked In The Cage 8 featuring a huge match up for the WMMAC 145lb championship. Fight Sport MMA’s Javier Guzman takes on Rocco MMA’s Pistol Pat Macke. Locked In The Cage 8 will be held on July … Continue reading →

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Philly MMA: Paul Miles hired as matchmaker/director of operations for Locked in the Cage

Posted on July 6, 2011 by ted czech

Fran Evans told me today he has hired former MMA blogger/commentator Paul Miles as his matchmaker and director of operations for his Philadelphia-based promotion, Locked in the Cage. In a short period of time, Evans has elevated his organization to … Continue reading →

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PA MMA: Locked in the Cage begins Thursday Night Fights on June 2

Posted on May 20, 2011 by ted czech

Fran Evans, promoter of Philly’s Locked in the Cage, is lauching a new series: Thursday Night Fights, to be held at The Arena in Philadelphia. To order tickets, click here. Here’s the fight card: Rami Ibrahim vs Chris Lutz Shedrick … Continue reading →

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Wanna fight in Philly? Call Fran Evans

Posted on April 14, 2011 by ted czech

Fran Evans, promoter for Locked in the Cage, one of the best MMA events in Philadelphia, announced recently he is starting a Thursday Night Fights edition of LITC. The first TNF event will be held on June 2, and the … Continue reading →

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Ruling in Baker-Pacheco fight changed to no-decision

Posted on February 24, 2011 by ted czech

Greg Sirb, executive director for the Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission, said today in an email he has changed the ruling in the Steven Baker-Hector Pacheco fight at Locked in the Cage VII from a TKO/ref stoppage to a “no decision.” … Continue reading →

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PA MMA: Daddis goes 3-0 at Locked in the Cage VII

Posted on February 12, 2011 by ted czech

I don’t have the full results yet from last night’s Locked in the Cage 7, but here’s a note from Brad Daddis of Daddis Fight Camps in Philly: “Daddis Fight Camps goes 3-0 at Locked In The Cage! Caus that’s … Continue reading →

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PA MMA: Locked in the Cage 7 this Friday in Philly

Posted on February 8, 2011 by ted czech

To buy tickets, click here. To read about/view a preview of the main event, Jackson vs. Heckman, click here. Here’s the fight card: Brian Jackson vs Scott Heckman Azunna Anyanwu vs Corey Mullis Alex Conover vs TBD Steven Baker vs … Continue reading →

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PA MMA: 185er, 155er needed for Locked in the Cage VII on Feb. 11

Posted on January 31, 2011 by ted czech

Locked In The Cage VII is looking for a 185er to fight Yohannes Hubeto 2-1, and a 155er to fight a 0-1 guy Feb 11 in Philadelphia, Pa at the national guard armory. contact Francis P Evans Jr if interested

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