Category Archives: Sam Caplan

All-American and Olympic wrestler Kyle Cerminara wins Bellator tryouts

Posted on July 17, 2011 by ted czech

Cerminara on his way to a unanimous decision win over Ariel Sepulveda. Kyle Cerminara, (1-0) an Olympic wrestler and collegiate All-American, won Bellator’s tryouts yesterday at Daddis Fight Camps in Cherry Hill, NJ. According to Cerminara’s wiki, the Lewiston, New … Continue reading →

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Rooms-for-rent needed for world-class fighters coming to Philly

Posted on July 15, 2011 by ted czech

From Sam Caplan: “HELP NEEDED: My company, Combat Sports Media, is starting a new fighter development program. We’re bringing two world class fighters to the Philly area in August to train at Daddis Fight Camps and they need short-term living … Continue reading →

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Bellator tryouts this Saturday in Cherry Hill, NJ at Daddis Fight Camps

Posted on July 13, 2011 by ted czech

From mmajunkie.com: Bellator Fighting Championships is hosting an open fighter tryout on July 16 in Cherry Hill, N.J., officials today announced. At least one fighter from the audition is guaranteed a spot on an upcoming fight card. The event takes … Continue reading →

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ESPN profile leads to Bellator signing Rad Martinez

Posted on July 10, 2011 by ted czech

From Josh Gross, espn.com: Rad Martinez, a heretofore anonymous 24-year-old mixed martial artist hailing from West Jordan, Utah, has signed a multiyear, multifight agreement with Bellator Fighting Championships. News of the deal comes days after Martinez, an all-American wrestler and … Continue reading →

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Want to get on Bellator’s radar? Matchmaker Sam Caplan tells you how

Posted on July 1, 2011 by ted czech

“I am re-stocking my prospect database. This is a good week to e-mail me your fighters at SCaplan8@gmail.com. Please include a Sherdog link and a YouTube video links. Thanks. A further entry on the subject from Sam: “I am often … Continue reading →

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Bellator opens summer series with “a great show” on Saturday

Posted on June 26, 2011 by ted czech

Bellator opened their summer series this weekend with Bellator 46, and from matchmaker (and Philly native) Sam Caplan, it was yet another excellent show : “Man, what a great show last night. One of the best shows I’ve been a … Continue reading →

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TheFightNetwork: Bellator 47 to take place in Ontario, Canada

Posted on June 8, 2011 by ted czech

Bellator’s manager of operations — Jimmy Binns Jr., and its matchmaker — Sam Caplan, both of whom are from the great city of Philadelphia, will be taking off to the Great White North for Bellator 47at the Casino Rama in … Continue reading →

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Philly’s Andria Caplan takes on heavier opponent, wins in Ohio

Posted on June 6, 2011 by ted czech

Andria Caplan at NAAFS Fight Night in the Flats June 4, by Hex Linc Photo’s, uploaded to the Promoting Women In Bodybuilding Fitness and MMA page on facebook. Andria’s husband, Sam, can be seen on the right. Philly fighter Andria … Continue reading →

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Fight News: Bellator Season 4 Recap

Posted on May 31, 2011 by ted czech

The Fight Network recaps “Bellator Fighting Championships: Season Four” featuring MMA tournaments held in welterweight, lightweight and featherweight divisions. An inaugural light heavyweight tournament also took place during this season, which crowned the first light heavyweight champion in Bellator. I … Continue reading →

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Fight News: Titan FC 18 Recap

Posted on May 31, 2011 by ted czech

The Fight Network recaps ‘Titan FC 18′ featuring Jens Pulver vs. Brian Davidson and Jake Rosholt vs. John Ott from Kansas City, KS.

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