Category Archives: MMA documentaries

Analysis: Will Eddie Alvarez sign with the UFC?

Posted on May 10, 2012 by ted czech

photo from nappyafro.com This, from MiddleEasy.com: Eddie Alvarez is no longer considered a ‘Bellator fighter.’ It’s rumored that Lorenzo Fertitta and Eddie Alvarez discussed an inevitable signing to UFC which may close as soon as the end of this week. … Continue reading →

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Mini-doc: Travis “The Total Package” Wynn wins at CFFC 14

Posted on April 25, 2012 by ted czech

302 BJJ fighter Travis “The Total Package” Wynn improved his pro record to 2-0 with a win over Anthony Craparo at Cage Fury Fighting Championships 14 on April 14 in Atlantic City, NJ. As he did for his pro debut … Continue reading →

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Life of a Fighter: NY’s Mike Caulo vlog 4.10.12

Posted on April 12, 2012 by ted czech

New York fighter Mike Caulo — who is 2-0 as an amateur — has started a series of vlogs to give fans an inside look into the life of a fighter. It’s great that Caulo started these vlogs early in … Continue reading →

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Eddie Alvarez documentary “No Plan B” deleted scene #6: “Suburban mosquitoes”

Posted on March 31, 2012 by ted czech

In another deleted scene from the upcoming documentary about Philly fighter Eddie Alvarez, the former Bellator lightweight champion explains how getting out of the ‘hood was good for some things, but bad for others. Make sure to check out Palm … Continue reading →

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Eddie Alvarez documentary “No Plan B” deleted scene #11: “Dr. Jellyfingers”

Posted on March 26, 2012 by ted czech

Some funny footage that was left on the cutting room floor in the filming of the movie “No Plan B,” a documentary about Philadelphia fighter — and former Bellator lightweight champion — Eddie Alvarez. Thanks to Palm Tree Status, the … Continue reading →

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Eddie Alvarez Documentary “No Plan B” Official Trailer + my comments

Posted on March 22, 2012 by ted czech

An intriguing, inspiring movie about Eddie Alvarez, a man who has bridged the gap between the first generation of fighters and the post-TUF generation. On the east coast, Alvarez was one of the pioneers of self-promotion, tacking up flyers to … Continue reading →

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Official “Mask” movie trailer by Bobby Razak

Posted on March 12, 2012 by ted czech

Here is a trailer for the upcoming documentary on Tapout founder Charles “Mask” Lewis. For years, the Tapout brand, with Mask as its face, symbolized what MMA was about, nearly as much as the UFC itself. The word “Believe” has … Continue reading →

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MMA historian Chris Thomas: remembering the sport’s past, while looking to the future

Posted on February 17, 2012 by ted czech

Chris Thomas, right, interviews Baltimore’s James “Binky” Jones at a Shogun Fights event. Chris Thomas remembers exactly where he was and what he said when he saw Royce Gracie tap out three opponents at UFC 1 in 1993. “I was … Continue reading →

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Inside MMA: Gerard Roxburgh, director of “Once I was a Champion.”

Posted on June 4, 2011 by ted czech

“Once I Was a Champion” is a riveting movie about the unforgettable life of Evan Tanner; the documentary’s director, Gerard Roxburgh, was a guest on Inside MMA this week.

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MMA documentary: Fightville

Posted on May 2, 2011 by ted czech

From the Youtube entry: “Mixed Martial Arts has grown from a controversial no-holds-barred gladiatorial sideshow into a billion dollar phenomena eclipsing boxing as the dominant combat sport in the world. But far from Las Vegas, in sweat-soaked gyms and low-rent … Continue reading →

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