Category Archives: Thunder in the Dome

RIP: James S. Loy

Posted on September 23, 2011 by ted czech

I learned yesterday that Jim Loy had passed away recently. I only met him in person once, but from that one time, and through talking with him on the phone on several occasions, I could tell he had a tremendous … Continue reading →

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Aaron “Hillbilly Havoc” Carter and Brian Foster — strength and conditioning at HIT Squad

Posted on July 27, 2011 by ted czech

Here’s a sick training video of Brian Foster preparing for UFC 129 with Strength Coach Todd Laux and VA fighter Aaron “Hillbilly Havoc” Carter training at Matt Hughes HIT Squad in Illinois. I met Carter some time ago in Muncy, … Continue reading →

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Thunder in the Dome highlight

Posted on August 31, 2010 by ted czech

VPI FIGHTS Presents “THUNDER IN THE DOME”. Promoter Vincent Pulizzi writes, “This is a hightlight teaser of the heavy hitting, knuckle busting, brutality that made this fight live up to it’s name. Make sure to make it out to “THUNDER … Continue reading →

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PA MMA: Thunder in the Dome 2: Aftermath set for November in Muncy

Posted on July 1, 2010 by ted czech

Just found out from promoter Vincent Pulizzi that Thunder In The Dome 2: Aftermath is happening Nov. 6 at the Dome in Muncy, PA. Pulizzi said he’s hoping to bring back some of the fighters from the first event, including … Continue reading →

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My interview with “The Beast”

Posted on May 26, 2010 by ted czech

I caught up with UFC legend Dan “The Beast” Severn at Thunder in the Dome, held on 5/22 in Muncy, PA and promoted by VPI Fights. Dan and I talked about a number of topics, and honestly, the guy is … Continue reading →

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PA MMA: Thunder in the Dome delivers

Posted on May 24, 2010 by ted czech

It was a great first show for Vincent Pulizzi – one of, if not the, youngest MMA promoters in the country, at age 25. A native of the Williamsport area, Pulizzi has trained in the martial arts over the years, … Continue reading →

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PA MMA: Thunder in the Dome – results

Posted on May 23, 2010 by ted czech

Thunder in the Dome – the first card promoted by Vincent Pulizzi Inc. (VPI Fights) – went down Saturday in Muncy, and featured 10 exciting bouts and a crowd that exceeded the 1,500 chairs originally set up for the event. … Continue reading →

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PA MMA: Thunder in the Dome this Sat.

Posted on May 18, 2010 by ted czech

From promoter Vincent Pulizzi: TICKETS NOW ON SALE @ VPIFIGHTS.COM!!!! THUNDER IN THE DOME!!! North Central Pennsylvania’s first and only MMA event. The battle begins Saturday, May 22 at The Dome Complex in Muncy PA. Come down to watch the … Continue reading →

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Thunder in the Dome looking for ring girls, offering seminar with “The Beast”

Posted on May 4, 2010 by ted czech

For tickets, click here. Here’s the fight card: Lewis Rumsey vs Billy Shannon Jose Cancel vs Jeremiah Gurley Charles Weber vs Vitautas Bucebicins John Flock vs Mike Stuck Juan Hernandez vs Jason Harmon John Kraynak vs Austen Blakey Grant Fillman … Continue reading →

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Majority of card released for Thunder in the Dome

Posted on April 14, 2010 by ted czech

Vincent Pulizzi, promoter of the upcoming Thunder in the Dome event just released several of the fights signed for the May 22 event. Here they are: Lewis “The Beast” Rumsey vs. Billy Shannon Charles “Knuckles” Weber vs. Vitas Bucevicius John … Continue reading →

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