Category Archives: Operation Octagon

This Saturday: Operation Octagon XVIII in Richmond, Va.

Posted on January 27, 2012 by ted czech

Operation Octagon XVIII highlights the action on the east coast this weekend, with a full night of fights at the Showplace in Richmond, Va. on Saturday night. Here’s the fight card: 155 title — Donnie Ooton vs. Robbie Manzanava 135 … Continue reading →

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Philly’s Nah-shon Burrell nearly finishes, loses by TKO at Operation Octagon

Posted on March 30, 2010 by ted czech

Burrell had Josh “Southern Assassin” Duggins nearly finished early in the round, but just at the 10-seconds-left mark, Duggins poured it on and the ref waved off the fight. Burrell looked like he might have been able to continue the … Continue reading →

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Philly’s Nah-shon Burrell takes first pro loss

Posted on March 23, 2010 by ted czech

According to mixedmartialarts.com, Josh “Southern Assassin” Duggins beat Burrell by TKO/ref stoppage at 4:58 of the first round. Burrell, of Philadelphia, had last fought in the first Matrix Fights event on Feb. 27, defeating Luis Vasquez by unanimous decision, and … Continue reading →

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VA MMA: Operation Octagon 10 in March

Posted on January 13, 2010 by ted czech

Not sure if he’s fighting on this card, but Ryan Harder, who fights out of Hanover Academy of MMA, is the Operation Octagon bantamweight champion. Check out their web site here. Ryan Harder:

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More Hanover Academy of MMA news

Posted on July 25, 2009 by ted czech

Continuing Bob Bitner’s entry on facebook: Then Jay Haas fights in Philadelphia, Aug 21 at Arena Assault: Forgot to mention that Hanover’s Chrissy Adler is also fighting for the interim heavyweight title at Operation Octagon on 8/15:

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Pics from Jay Haas’ win at Operation Octagon

Posted on March 17, 2009 by ted czech

Jay Haas, a Hanover Academy of MMA fighter, won the featherweight title at Operation Octagon this past weekend. Jay, who is sponsored by York-based MMA clothing company, Tap or Sleep fightwear, won the 3-round battle by split decision, 2-1. Here’s … Continue reading →

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Haas battles for 145-lb title at Operation Octagon

Posted on March 10, 2009 by ted czech

York County fighter Jay Haas, who is sponsored by Tap or Sleep and trains at Hanover Aacdemy of Mixed Martial Arts is fighting for the Operation Octagon 145-pound title this weekend. Haas fought last month and won in the first … Continue reading →

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