Tag Archives: east coast fighting

Eddie Alvarez and Shinya Aoki appear to be headed for Bellator 66

Posted on February 20, 2012 by ted czech

from MMAJunkie: A rematch nearly three-and-a-half years in the making is expected to take place on April 20. MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) today learned that both Shinya Aoki (30-5 MMA, 0-0 BFC) and Eddie Alvarez (22-3 MMA, 6-1 BFC) have verbally agreed … Continue reading →

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Philly’s best fighters ready to throw down at Matrix Fights V on March 16

Posted on February 16, 2012 by ted czech

Matrix Fights, one of Philly’s most prestigious fight promotions, stages its fifth event on March 16 at the Sheet Metal Workers Union in Philadelphia. As usual, the card is packed with some of the city’s best fighters. Sam “The Pride … Continue reading →

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York MMA highlights – Sean Kelly now 2-0 after dominant win at CageFight 10

Posted on February 15, 2012 by ted czech

Last Friday, I sat cage side at CageFight 10 in Wilkes-Barre at The Woodlands Inn. Second on the card was York Mixed Martial Arts Academy‘s Sean Kelly, taking on Rat Pack’s Sean Gmitter. I had witnessed Kelly’s first fight at … Continue reading →

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UFC Fighter Jimy “The Kid” Hettes meets the fans at CageFight 10

Posted on February 13, 2012 by ted czech

Jimy Hettes, who fought several times for the CageFight series, returned to northeast PA to corner several fighters. After the event, held on 2/10/12 at The Woodlands in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., Hettes, humble and gracious as always, spent time with the … Continue reading →

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York’s Eric Albright beats Albert Alvarez to win XCC amateur featherweight belt Saturday

Posted on February 13, 2012 by ted czech

Eric Albright with his XCC amateur featherweight belt. York wrestler-turned-MMA fighter Eric Albright walked in to one of the toughest fight towns in the country — Philadelphia — and despite a rabid crowd pulling for his opponent, emerged a champion … Continue reading →

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Seen & heard at CageFight 10 in Wilkes-Barre, Pa.

Posted on February 12, 2012 by ted czech

Mike Bannon celebrates after his win at CageFight 10 on Friday in Wilkes-Barre. CageFight, northeast Pennsylvania’s longtime MMA promotion, has consistently packed mid-sized arenas in its three-year history, but promoters Jonathan Kernis and Chris Coyne decided to try their hand … Continue reading →

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PA MMA: CageFight 10 results

Posted on February 11, 2012 by ted czech

Another amazing night of fights in the northeast, put on by Cage Fight at The Woodlands Inn in Wilkes-Barre. Here are quick results. I’ll have a full report tomorrow. 1. Jason Colarusso beat Terrance McDonald by unanimous decision. 2. Sean … Continue reading →

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Ring of Combat XXXIX results: DeBlass becomes dual champ; Lentz wins featherweight title

Posted on February 11, 2012 by ted czech

Tom DeBlass, victorious, and now the ROC LHW and HW champ. Here are the results from Ring of Combat XXXIX, held Friday at the Tropicana Hotel and Casino showroom in Atlantic City, NJ, courtesy of Nick Lembo of the New … Continue reading →

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Top east coast amateurs Eric Albright and Albert Alvarez meet at XCC Wreckage Saturday in Philly

Posted on February 10, 2012 by ted czech

Battling on an adversary’s home turf can be a double-edged sword — on one hand, there’s a certain relish a fighter can take in being the underdog, knowing that nearly every spectator in the arena wants to see them go … Continue reading →

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Justin Hickey vs. Jason McClean main event CageFight 10 in Wilkes-Barre on Friday

Posted on February 9, 2012 by ted czech

CageFight rolls out its tenth event Friday at The Woodlands Inn in Wilkes-Barre. From its inception, the promotion has maintained a strong reputation of tough matchmaking, and from the looks of this card, that practice will continue. Here are some … Continue reading →

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