September 30, 2008
Congratulations to Jay Haas of Hanover Academy of MMA for his 2nd round TKO win over Bao Khonq of Yamasaki MMA Saturday night at Gladiator Fighting Championships in Virginia. Haas upped his record to 2-0 with this win.
September 29, 2008
Congratulations to Lou Armezzani of LionHeart Fighters who won by first round TKO at Gladiator Fighting Championships in Virgina this weekend to improve his amateur record to 3-1. Teammate Paul Bradley is looking to extend his unblemished professional record to 7-0 this coming Saturday at NAAFS: Caged Fury in Cleveland, Ohio.
Brett "Night Crawler" Myers of the York Mixed Martial Arts Academy in York made his amateur MMA debut this weekend at Gladiator Fighting Championships in Virginia facing Brian Lane of Yamasaki MMA in Fairfax, Virginia. Here's some insight on the fight from YMMAA Instructor George McGinnis. "Well it started out as planned. Brett looked to exchange and his opponent worked in for the clinch. Brett looked for the guiotine but didn't lace it in time and his opponent got the big take down which put him in side control. Brett kept cool and shrimped his way to half guard and eventually to full. His opponent was limited on BJJ training and couldn't effectively break Brett's guard. From there his opponent stood up with Brett's guard intact and slammed Brett in an attempt to open the guard. Brett transitioned his hips for an arm bar lock, but his opponent was steadily trying to inflict damage from the top. Brett set up a triangle off his opponents fury and laced it deep. Bretts opponent showed great heart and didn't quit and attempted to stack pass out of the triangle but Brett soon after transitioned to the "arm bar switch" and finished the fight moments later." Myers and his camp are currently considering a division change that would put Myers at the stats of 6'1" 155lb.
Triple Threat Fight System in Sunbury will be running classes starting tonight. Monday is wrestling, Tuesday is kickboxing, Wednesday is Jiu-Jitsu, Thursday is light striking and Friday is punching, kicking and takedowns. All of this with UFC veteran Tim Boetsch for just $30 per month.
September 28, 2008
Matthew Riddle formerly of Palmerton announced tonight that he will fight at UFC 91: Couture v Lesnar on Saturday, November 15, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
BJJ United instructor Wilson Reis of Philadelphia became the first Elite XC Bantamweight Champion of the World Friday night defeating a very tough opponent in Abel Cullum of New Mexico in a five-round non-stop war seen live on Showtime. Wilson dedicated the belt to everyone in his life.
Dustin Pague of Steve Blackman Fighting System in Harrisburg makes his professional MMA debut on Saturday, October 11, in Carolina Fight Promotions at the RBC Center in Raleigh, North Carolina, against John Owens of Evolution MMA in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina.
Lewis Rumsey of Team Vicious in Williamsport defeated Jason Ramos by submission at just 0:49 of the first round last night at Asylum Fight League in Sayreville, New Jersey. Word is Rumsey comes out and throws a big 1 2 combination over top of Ramos' straight snap kick. Regaining balance, Rumsey catches a round house and takes Ramos to the mat. Rumsey is directly in side control and starts pounding away on Ramos' ribs with knees and punches. Rumsey switches to mount and continues to rain the ground and pound. Ramos tries to hip out giving Rumsey his arm. Rumsey goes for the armbar, Ramos postures up and with still complete control of his arm, Rumsey steps over Ramos' head and gets in a deep face down armbar falling to the mat.
Blairsville-based Lion-Do Fight Club went 3-0 last night at Ashtabula County Ambush in Ohio. Nick "Prima Ballerina" Kerr (2-0) defeated Paul Trotman (1-1) at 1:35 of the first round by Triangle Choke. "The Outlaw" Jesse Garshnick (1-0) defeated Mike Shipton (0-3) at 1:03 of the first round by Armbar. "Big" Jon Neese (1-0) defeated Tony Alisio (0-1) at 1:36 of the first round by Referee Stoppage due to Strikes.
September 27, 2008
Warrior Yoga returns to Penn State University in State College this week. A powerful and dynamic healing art, this unique form of yoga combines the most powerful aspects of a typical yoga practice with a motivational philosophy and instructional format that comes directly from the martial arts tradition. While developing balance, strength, and flexibility, students of Warrior Yoga aim to experience a union of mind, body, and spirit through movement meditation, breathing exercises, and poses. Classes are scheduled for Monday from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM in the 106 White Building, and Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 PM to 10:00 PM in the 50/51 White Building. No experience needed. Yoga mats are encouraged. Wear comfortable clothes. Classes are ongoing. For more information, check out Warrior Yoga at PSU.
John J Bruno will host a 2-Day seminar with world renowned martial artist in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Jeet Kune Do, Professor Roy C. Harris, on Saturday, October 4 and Sunday, October 5 at Mercyhurst College in Erie. Day 1 will focus on Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: Turtle Position and Day 2 will focus on Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: Triangles and Surprise Topic for Last Hour. Private instruction is also available. Mercyhurst College is located at 501 East 38th Street. More information, including location and time will follow, or contact Bruno at jbruno@mercyhurst.edu or 814.824.2413.
September 26, 2008
Xtreme Fitness Combat Club in St. Clair will offer $5.00 off to anyone that joins their gym, aerobics, tanning, or martial arts programs in the month of October. Other classes offered include low and high impact aerobics, senior aerobics, as well as a full size fitness center complete with weights and cardiovascular training. Members can learn a variety of martial arts at Xtreme Fitness, including Xtreme Street Defense (covers all 4 ranges of combat), Jeet Kune Do (Bruce Lee's Art), Wing Chun (Yip Man's Art), Kenpo Karate (from the movie Prefect Weapon), Boxing/Kickboxing/Muay Thai (in a 20 x 20 ring), Internal Martial Arts (Tai Chi forms), Mixed Martial Arts (UFC, Pride, King of the Cage style in a 16' cage), Kids Classes (ages 5 and up), Womens Boxing/Kickboxing, Self Defense, Wrestling (High School & Collegiate), Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Gi), Submission Grappling (No Gi) and Judo Combat Jiu-jitsu Law Enforcement. Xtreme Fitness is located at 17 North Front Street. For more information, please call 570.429.2404.
Josh Rudzinski from Shenandoah announced yesterday afternoon that he will now face Mike Jimenez in Asylum Fight League tomorrow night at Club Abyss in Sayreville, New Jersey. Jimenez is a teammate of his original opponent, James Jenkins.
September 25, 2008
Harley Beekman of Extreme MMA in Amsterdam, New York, steps up on just three weeks notice to replace Mike Shea of Team Quiet Storm in Reading, against Chris Wing of Wing's Martial Arts Academy in Trevose in is first title defense at New Breed Fighters on Saturday, October 18, at The House of Blues in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Titan Fitness in State College is proud to be bringing Erik Paulson, founder of Combat Submission Wrestling, to their academy on Saturday, October 4 and Sunday, October 5. Titan Fitness is located at 412 West College Ave. Contact Paul Zelinka at 814.235.1015 for more information.
The Pennsylvania State Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation presents the 2008 Western PA State Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championship on Saturday, October 4, at Keystone Oaks High School, located at 1000 Kelton Avenue in Pittsburgh. This is a Gi and No-Gi tournament. Click Here for more information.
September 24, 2008
Philadelphia Fight Factory is offering a free month of training upon sign-up. They offer Grappling, Muay Thai Boxing and MMA classes. The academy is located at 2220 East Susquehanna Avenue. Their telephone number is 215.427.1144.
Josh Rudzinski from Shenandoah will face James Jenkins from New York in Asylum Fight League this Saturday, September 27, at Club Abyss in Sayreville, New Jersey. The 22-year-old Rudzinski splits his training between Bloomsburg MMA in Bloomsburg, Team Quiet Storm in Reading and Elite Performance Combat Club in Shamokin.
September 23, 2008
H.I.T. Squad is a world-class training center designed to enhance the physical, mental, and spiritual well-being of its members. Founded by 9-Time UFC Welterweight Champion Matt Hughes, the center's purpose is education through weight training, boxing, and martial arts. H.I.T. Squad has new locker rooms, a boxing ring, 3,000 square feet of new Hammer Strength weight lifting and fitness equipment, 1,000 square feet of cardio equipment, 5,000 square feet of matted wrestling/grappling area surrounded by octagon fencing, and a member's lounge. Boxing instruction is headed up by Matt Pena, Grappling instruction is covered by Marc Fiore and BJJ instruction is handled by Kyle Watson. In preparation of his upcoming title defense, Chris Wing of Wing's Martial Arts Academy in Trevose, traveled to Granite City, Illinois, last week to further hone his MMA craft. Wing has been training in the martial arts since the age of five. He is currently a third-degree black belt in Shaolin Kempo and a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Wing is an active competitor on the grappling circuit and holds numerous championship titles, including 3 NAGA World Championships. Wing is scheduled to defend the New Breed Fighters Light Heavyweight Championship for the first time on Saturday, October 18, against Mike Shea of Team Quiet Storm in Reading, at The House of Blues in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
September 22, 2008
Matt Clare of Philadelphia Fight Factory faces Bob Hanson of TEAM LOC in Feasterville in their amateur MMA debut on Saturday, October 18, in New Breed Fighters at The House of Blues in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
LionHeart Fighters, Phil Davis and Matt Kocher, dominated their fights Friday night at "Night of Pain" in Columbus, Ohio. Davis, now 4-0, won by KO at 0:51 seconds into the first round, and Kocher came back from a couple hard knocks in round 1 to win his cage debut by TKO in round 3.
September 21, 2008
Pennsylvania fighters went 2-0 last night at Ring of Combat in Rahway, New Jersey. Erik Purcell of Tenth Round Boxing Club in Philadelphia and Rhino Fight Team in New Jersey defeated Mike Falcone of Dragon V Martial Arts by Unanimous Decision after three rounds and Anthony "2 Much" Williams of Team Quiet Storm in Reading defeated Peter Deyonker of NJ IMB in New Jersey by triangle choke at just 0:52 of the first round.
September 19, 2008
Erik Purcell of Tenth Round Boxing Club in Philadelphia faces Mike Falcone of Dragon V Martial Arts at 205 pounds tomorrow night in Ring of Combat in Rahway, New Jersey. Training and fighting over 14 years, the veteran of Asylum Fight League, Combat in the Cage, New Breed Fighters and Reality Fighting has wins by Unanimous Decision, TKO and Submission. The 31-year-old is "focused and ready for war" enroute to his professional debut after this fight.
Three Lion-Do Fight Club members will fight in Ashtabula County Ambush on Saturday, September 27, at the Ashtabula Fairgrounds in Ashtabula, Ohio. Nick Kerr (1-0) faces Paul Trotman (1-0) at 145 pounds, Jesse Garshnick (0-0) makes his MMA debut against Mike Shipton (0-2) at 170 pounds and Jon Neese (0-0) makes his MMA debut against Tony Alissio (0-0) at super-heavyweight.
John J Bruno will host a 2-Day seminar with world renowned martial artist in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Jeet Kune Do, Professor Roy C. Harris, on Saturday, October 4 and Sunday, October 5 in Erie. The first day will be a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu topic and the second day will be a Bruce Lee’s Jeet Kune Do Concepts topic. More information, including location and time will follow, or contact Bruno at jbruno@mercyhurst.edu or 814.824.2413.
The 2008 Grapplers Quest North American Grappling Championships will be held on Saturday, October 18, at William Paterson University in Wayne, New Jersey. Cash prizes for all Absolute Divisions, 75 championship belts on the line, 12 competition mats plus 800+ sq. ft. of warm-up mats, and all digital scoreboards. Check out www.grapplers.com for more information.
September 18, 2008
Fighters from Anthracite Combat Club in Schuylkill Haven, Fight Firm MMA in Philadelphia and X-Treme MMA in Warrington will represent Pennsylvania this Sunday, September 21, in Asylum Fight League at Shady Katie's in Somerdale, New Jersey. Pat Paulo represents ACC and Scott Phan represents Fight Firm at 139.9 pounds, while representing X-Treme are Even Chmieleski at 155 pounds, Ryan Oppenheiner at 159.9 pounds, David McManon at 175 pounds and Gerard Pfeiff at 240 pounds.
September 17, 2008
Anthony "2 Much" Williams of Team Quiet Storm in Reading makes his Ring of Combat debut this Saturday, September 20, at the Rahway Recreation Center in Rahway, New Jersey. The USKA Muay Thai Super Middleweight Champion will face Pete Deyonker of NJ IMB Cabeca in New Jersey in a super welterweight amateur fight. In his New Jersey amateur MMA debut on June 21, Williams defeated Matt May of Team Diesel in New Jersey by Submission (triangle choke) at 1:49 of Round 1 of their middleweight fight in New Breed Fighters.
September 16, 2008
At least 14 fighters from five Teams in Pennsylvania were featured in 11 fights, including one championship fight, Saturday night in New Breed Fighters held at the House of Blues in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Keith Jacobs of Royce Gracie/NEPA in Scranton defeated Tomo Popovich of Team Asylum in New Jersey by submission (triangle choke) at 1:26 of Round 1 of their super light heavyweight fight. Alex Maki of Team Quiet Storm in Reading defeated Chris Edwards of Evo Fight Team in New Jersey by submission (armbar) at 2:13 of Round 1 of their super lightweight fight. Jeremy Pompei of Renzo Gracie PA in Hatfield defeated Chris Aquino of Real Fight Fitness and Martial Arts in New Jersey by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) in their lightweight fight. Gary Peters of Royce Gracie/NEPA in Scranton defeated Ryan Derstine of Renzo Gracie PA in Hatfield by submission (rear naked choke) at 1:47 of Round 1 in their super middleweight fight. James Venderbeek of Renzo Gracie PA in Hatfield defeated Ron White of Team Vicious in Williamsport by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) in their super middleweight fight. Shane Darby of Triple Threat Fight System in Sunbury defeated Jason Murray of Bullpen Vale Tudo in New Jersey by submission (kimora) at 1:07 of Round 2 of their cruiserweight fight. Tom Phillipi of Team Balance in New Jersey defeated John Stahl of Triple Threat Fight System in Sunbury by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) in their super middleweight fight. Elvin Rodriquez of Extreme Performance MMA in New Jersey defeated Damian Ramos of Team Quiet Storm in Reading by submission (armbar) at 1:42 of Round 2 of their super light heavyweight fight. Steve Mytych of Royce Gracie/NEPA in Scranton defeated Josh Aarons of Team Vicious in Williamsport by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) in their super featherweight fight. Jimmy Hettes of Royce Gracie/NEPA in Scranton defeated Carl Solano of Dungeon Fight Club by submission (armbar) at 2:43 of Round 1 in their super welterweight fight. Kyle Weaver of Team Vicious in Williamsport defeated Desmond Walker of Bullpen Vale Tudo in New Jersey by submission (armbar) at 2:29 of Round 2 to earn the super heavyweight championship.
September 15, 2008
The Central Pennsylvania Martial Arts Academy in New Cumberland is reporting five fighters fought their way to a 1st place team finish at the Empire State Warrior Challenge “Bike-n-Brawl" weekend at East Durham, New York, by winning 4 of 5 bouts. Brent Kroh was winner by submission, rear naked choke at 2:10 of the 1st round. He took Outstanding Fight of the Night. Chad Strawbridge was winner by unanimous decision. John Andel was winner by forfeit, his opponent refused to enter the ring. Ryan Hefferan lost by submission, rear naked choke at 2:05 of the 3rd round. Justin Scott was winner by unanimous decision.
Braden Bice of Bice MMA in Mercer informed MMA in PA over the weekend that he is no longer scheduled to fight TUF Season 1 veteran, Sam Hoger from Texas, at WCF. The event Promoter confirmed via email that the Combat Submission Wrestling stylist was dropped from the September 19 card. Bice is coming off an early first round TKO win last weekend at Cage of Chaos in Ohio. Hoger is using this fight as his return to MMA competition after three straight losses and a 17-month lay off. Bice is already confirmed to fight on October 4.
September 14, 2008
The GrindHouse MMA Academy has added new MMA Cardio-Conditioning classes, Monday through Thursday, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, at their Feasterville academy. Their FREE week of MMA classes and Cardio classes promotion has been extended into October. And Bob Hanson of TEAM LOC will make his MMA debut on Saturday, October 18, in New Breed Fighters at The House of Blues in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Chris Wing (4-1) of Wing's Martial Arts Academy in Trevose, will defend his New Breed Fighters Light Heavyweight Championship for the first time on Saturday, October 18, against Mike Shea (3-0) of Team Quiet Storm in Reading, at The House of Blues in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Wing earned the vacant belt by forfeiture on August 9 when his opponent, Terrance McDonald, of Evolutionary Martial Arts in Hackettstown, New Jersey, sustained an injury during warm-up earlier in the night and was not allowed to fight. Wing and McDonald had already met two times in NBF and were going into this fight 1-1. McDonald earned a Split Decision win in their first fight on March 29, while Wing won by Doctor Stoppage in their second fight on June 21. Shea is undefeated in NBF with wins over opponents from recognized Northeast fight teams – Rhino Fight Team, Tiger Schulmann and Triple Threat Fighting System. "Mike Shea... has now established his legitimacy as a contender for the Light Heavyweight Title," said the NBF promoter, "He continues to dominate those we put in front of him.”
September 13, 2008
It was a good fight, but a disappointing loss for Hollidaysburg native Charlie Brenneman last night at Ring of Combat XXI in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The judges ruled a Unanimous Decision in favor of replacement opponent John Howard of Wai-Kru MMA in Boston after three rounds of their ROC Welterweight Championship fight. This is the first loss for the PA-Grappling stand-out who was scheduled to fight Nick Calandrino of Team Bombsquard in New York for the USKBA Welterweight Championship up to just three weeks ago. Brenneman won his MMA debut in November 2006 and had continued the winning streak earning multiple titles in under two years, including the ROC "Beast of the Northeast" MMA tournament in October 2007. He went on to win his ShoXC debut in January 2008.
September 12, 2008
Mac Danzig (19-4-1) of Extreme Couture in California faces Clay Guida (23-6) of Team Hellhouse in Illinois at UFC® Fight Night™ Diaz vs Neer this Wednesday, September 17, live on SpikeTV from the Omaha Civic Auditorium in Nebraska. Danzig, who began his MMA career in 2000 while living in the Pittsburgh area, expects a war with his opponent. He credits Guida as a tough fighter with a ton of heart and no quit in him.
September 11, 2008
Mark Richards of ADCC News and Jeff Cain of MMAWeekly.com caught up with Eddie Alvarez recently. The two talked with the Philadelphia-based Fight Factory stand-out about his past and future in MMA and life. Topics included his DREAMS contract, fights remaining in EliteXC, a possible fight with Nick Diaz, and his pending wedding this weekend to long-time girlfriend.
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September 10, 2008
LionHeart MMA has four fighters competing over the next four weeks. On Friday, September 19, Phil Davis fights at NAAFS: Night of Pain at The Hoop Sports Complex in Columbus, Ohio, while on Saturday, September 27, Lou Armezzani fights at Gladiator Fight Club at Sportsplex in Winchester, Virginia, and on Saturday, October 4, Paul Bradley and Biff Walizer fight at NAAFS: Caged Fury at Gray's Armory in Cleveland, Ohio. For more details and ticket information, please contact Chad Dubin.
September 9, 2008
Team Balance Pittsburgh will host a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu seminar with Phil Migliarese on Sunday, September 28, from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM for only $60 at Kim's Martial Arts in Pittsburgh. This will be a Gi seminar as part of the Jiu-Jitsu Matrix seminar circuit. Migliarese is a second-degree black belt under Relson Gracie. He learned the Gracie Method of teaching from Helio Gracie at their academy in California. He has also lived in Hawaii and Brazil to train jiu-jitsu as well as in India to study Ashtanga yoga and Indian wrestling. Migliarese also has a black belt in judo and over 7 years of wrestling, boxing, and Muay Thai experience, and more than 19 years of yoga. He is the owner of Balance Studios in Philadelphia, founder of Grappling E.D.G.E for Law Enforcement, and the Director of the Ashtanga Yoga Center. Migliarese has been invited to instruct across the United States and abroad. There is limited space, so please call 412.477.5881 for more information or preregister to reserve your space. Kim's Martial Arts is located at 3606 Brownsville Road.
September 8, 2008
Quantum Jujitsu is back at Penn State University in State College. Come kick off the Fall semester with Quantum Jujitsu by participating in exciting martial arts training, seminars, competitions, and travel. Quantum Jujitsu is a study of martial arts and life defense. It develops all modes of combat such as out-fighting, in-fighting, and ground fighting, which cover kickboxing, boxing, grappling, throwing, takedowns, positioning, and submissions. Additionally, they train psychological aspects of avoiding unnecessary conflict. Classes begin this Wednesday, September 10, at 6:30 PM. The schedule is Wednesday and Sunday from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM in the IM Building Wrestling Room and Friday from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the 106 White Building. All are welcome. No experience required. Wear comfortable clothing to work-out in. Come with an open mind and check your ego at the door. Check out www.clubs.psu.edu/quantumjujitsu for more information.
September 7, 2008
Dustin Pague of Steve Blackman Fighting Systems in Harrisburg defeated his opponent last night in Richmond, Virginia, to earn the Valhalla 145-pound championship. Not only did Pague win the title, he dominated in all aspects and ended up winning by submission 2 minutes into the first round. But before submitting his opponent, he was able to knock him down with both a powerful leg kick and a powerful elbow. In addition, he was able to cut him with an elbow while he was downed before easily submitting him.
Braden Bice of Bice MMA in Mercer defeated Chase Minor of Medina MMA in Ohio by TKO at just 0:52 of Round 1 last night at Cage of Chaos in St. Clairsville, Ohio. Up next for the 21-year-old Combat Submission Wrestling stylist is TUF Season 1 veteran Sam Hoger from Texas in the Main Event at World Championship Fighting on Friday, September 19, at the Aleppo Shriners Auditorium in Wilmington, Massachusetts.
Herb Dean called a stop to the fight at just 2:03 of the first round last night declaring Tim Boetsch of Triple Threat Fighting Systems in Sunbury victorious over Mike Patt of Meat Truck Inc in Ohio by TKO from strikes at UFC 88: Breakthrough in Atlanta, Georgia.
September 6, 2008
Team Vicious in Williamsport has three fighters confirmed on the September 13 New Breed Fighters card, including one in a championship fight. Trained by Master John Powell, 21-year-old Josh Aarons makes his MMA debut in a super featherweight fight, while 25-year-old Ron White returns to NBF in a super middleweight fight, and 21-year-old Kyle Weaver sees his first championship opportunity in a super heavyweight fight when the three enter the cage at the House of Blues in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
September 5, 2008
All fighters made weight tonight in Atlanta, Georgia, for UFC 88: Breakthrough, including 27-year-old Tim Boetsch of Triple Threat Fighting Systems in Sunbury. The Lock Haven University graduate faces Mike Patt of Meat Truck Inc in Ohio in a light-heavyweight fight. Both fighters stepped on the scale at 205.25. Boetsch is 1-1 in UFC fights, showing his wrestling prowess in defeating David Heath by TKO at UFC 81: Breaking Point on February 2. He lost to TUF 3 veteran Matt Hamill by TKO at UFC Fight Night on April 2. "I’ve got something to prove coming off a loss," Boetsch said, "so I think this has all the makings of being a really exciting fight."
September 4, 2008
Anthony "2 Much" Williams of Team Quiet Storm in Reading faces Pete Deyonker of NJ IMB Cabeca in New Jersey in a super welterweight amateur fight at Ring of Combat on Saturday, September 20, at the Rahway Recreation Center in Rahway, New Jersey. Williams, making his ROC debut, is coming off back to back wins. In his New Jersey amateur MMA debut on June 21, Williams defeated Matt May of Team Diesel in New Jersey by Submission (triangle choke) at 1:49 of Round 1 of their middleweight fight in New Breed Fighters. More recently, Williams defeated Christian Corley of Lehigh Valley MMA in Catasauqua to earn the USKA Muay Thai Super Middleweight Championship on July 26.
Williams' teammate, Alex Maki, makes his MMA debut on Saturday, September 13 at New Breed Fighters facing Chris Edwards of Evo Fight Club in New Jersey in a super lightweight fight.
September 3, 2008
Hanover Academy fighters have had a very busy year up to this point and are still rolling on with 4 fighters entered on the September 27 Gladiator Fight Club card in Virgina and October 25 for Total Cage Combat looks to be the same with 3 fighters on their card and 2 more still waiting on match-ups. They also have 4 fighters entered on the for November 8 Ruckus in the Cage, but currently have no match-ups. Check out www.hanoveracademyofmma.com for more information.
Lancaster Family Martial Arts Center in Mountville will be adding Alpha MMA to their list of programs being offered. The class will be held Monday and Wednesday from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The new program is expected to begin Monday, September 29. Check out www.lfmac.com for more information.
X-treme Mixed Martial Arts in Warrington will be represented at Asylum Fight League on September 21, with Even Chmieleski at 155 pounds, Ron Thomas at 174 pounds, David McMahon at 175 pounds and Gerard Pfeiffer at 225 pounds. Fighters are booked throughout the fall and winter in New Jersey and Virginia with hopes of MMA in PA too. Check out www.warringtonjiu-jitsu.com for more information.
September 2, 2008
Fighters from Daddis MMA in Philadelphia are featured on the September 26 ShoXC card in California. Matt Makowski faces Erik "Bad" Apple of Ruas Vale Tudo in a welterweight fight, and Wilson Reis headlines facing Abel Cullum of New Mexico with the winner to be crowned the first EliteXC Bantamweight Champion. Fighters will also compete locally in Muay Thai and are just back from Virginia where some of their fighters did well. Check out www.DaddisMMA.com for more information.
The Pennsylvania State Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation presents the 2008 Western PA State Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championship on Saturday, October 4, at Keystone Oaks High School located at 1000 Kelton Avenue in Pittsburgh. This is a Gi and No-Gi tournament. Click Here for more information.
LionHeart MMA recently completed renovations on their 19,000 sq. ft. MMA training facility in State College. It features a 22’ Octagon, a 20’ MMA Training Ring and 4,000 sq. ft. of grappling area. The gym also has 11,000 sq. ft. of fitness area with Hammer Strength, Cardio, and Free Weights. LionHeart is one of the most state of the art new MMA training centers in Pennsylvania. Check out www.lionheartfighters.com for more infomation.
It's a busy month at Pittsburgh Fight Club. Founder and Lead Instructor Eric Hibler is shooting a DVD on training Kurt Angle for MMA at the Fight Club Wednesday. Their amateurs are fighting the next Cage of Chaos Saturday night. PFC will host Erik Paulson the following Saturday and Sunday. Hibler is edit a Video for Vortex Fitness using their Pro-Trainer 2 machine shot this weekend. Check out www.pghfightclub.com for more information.
Lion-Do Fight Club in Blairsville was recently picked up for sponsorship by Loos Toof Fight Gear out of Pittsburgh. Four of their fighters are scheduled on the Saturday, October 18 Wolfe Cage Fighting card in Marietta, Ohio, including Nick "Prima Ballerina" Kerr at 150 pounds, Jesse Garshnick at 170 pounds, John Burda at 185 pounds and Jon Neese at heavyweight. Professional boxer Scott Kelly from Homer City is currently working with their fighters. Check out www.liondofightclub.com for more information.
September 1, 2008
September sees Pennsylvania-based fighters in multiple MMA events throughout New Jersey, including Asylum Fight League, New Breed Fighters and Ring of Combat. Asylum and ROC offer two events each, while New Breed one. Asylum has a Team Event on Sunday the 21st at Shady Katie's in Somerdale and their monthly event on Saturday the 27th at Club Abyss in Sayreville. ROC has a professional event on Friday the 12th at the Tropicana in Atlantic City and an amateur event on Saturday the 20th at Rahway Recreation Center in Rahway. New Breed has an event on Saturday the 13th at the House of Blues in Atlantic City. Bloomsburg MMA has three fighters on the Club Abyss Asylum card. Joel Nott from Bloomsburg faces Jay Somers of Jersey Shore MMA, Josh Rudzinski fom Shenandoah faces James Jenkins of Team Couture and Ken Supsic from Shamokin faces Brian Kelher also of Team Couture.
Congratulations to Jay Haas of Hanover Academy of MMA for his 2nd round TKO win over Bao Khonq of Yamasaki MMA Saturday night at Gladiator Fighting Championships in Virginia. Haas upped his record to 2-0 with this win.
September 29, 2008
Congratulations to Lou Armezzani of LionHeart Fighters who won by first round TKO at Gladiator Fighting Championships in Virgina this weekend to improve his amateur record to 3-1. Teammate Paul Bradley is looking to extend his unblemished professional record to 7-0 this coming Saturday at NAAFS: Caged Fury in Cleveland, Ohio.
Brett "Night Crawler" Myers of the York Mixed Martial Arts Academy in York made his amateur MMA debut this weekend at Gladiator Fighting Championships in Virginia facing Brian Lane of Yamasaki MMA in Fairfax, Virginia. Here's some insight on the fight from YMMAA Instructor George McGinnis. "Well it started out as planned. Brett looked to exchange and his opponent worked in for the clinch. Brett looked for the guiotine but didn't lace it in time and his opponent got the big take down which put him in side control. Brett kept cool and shrimped his way to half guard and eventually to full. His opponent was limited on BJJ training and couldn't effectively break Brett's guard. From there his opponent stood up with Brett's guard intact and slammed Brett in an attempt to open the guard. Brett transitioned his hips for an arm bar lock, but his opponent was steadily trying to inflict damage from the top. Brett set up a triangle off his opponents fury and laced it deep. Bretts opponent showed great heart and didn't quit and attempted to stack pass out of the triangle but Brett soon after transitioned to the "arm bar switch" and finished the fight moments later." Myers and his camp are currently considering a division change that would put Myers at the stats of 6'1" 155lb.
Triple Threat Fight System in Sunbury will be running classes starting tonight. Monday is wrestling, Tuesday is kickboxing, Wednesday is Jiu-Jitsu, Thursday is light striking and Friday is punching, kicking and takedowns. All of this with UFC veteran Tim Boetsch for just $30 per month.
September 28, 2008
Matthew Riddle formerly of Palmerton announced tonight that he will fight at UFC 91: Couture v Lesnar on Saturday, November 15, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
BJJ United instructor Wilson Reis of Philadelphia became the first Elite XC Bantamweight Champion of the World Friday night defeating a very tough opponent in Abel Cullum of New Mexico in a five-round non-stop war seen live on Showtime. Wilson dedicated the belt to everyone in his life.
Dustin Pague of Steve Blackman Fighting System in Harrisburg makes his professional MMA debut on Saturday, October 11, in Carolina Fight Promotions at the RBC Center in Raleigh, North Carolina, against John Owens of Evolution MMA in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina.
Lewis Rumsey of Team Vicious in Williamsport defeated Jason Ramos by submission at just 0:49 of the first round last night at Asylum Fight League in Sayreville, New Jersey. Word is Rumsey comes out and throws a big 1 2 combination over top of Ramos' straight snap kick. Regaining balance, Rumsey catches a round house and takes Ramos to the mat. Rumsey is directly in side control and starts pounding away on Ramos' ribs with knees and punches. Rumsey switches to mount and continues to rain the ground and pound. Ramos tries to hip out giving Rumsey his arm. Rumsey goes for the armbar, Ramos postures up and with still complete control of his arm, Rumsey steps over Ramos' head and gets in a deep face down armbar falling to the mat.
Blairsville-based Lion-Do Fight Club went 3-0 last night at Ashtabula County Ambush in Ohio. Nick "Prima Ballerina" Kerr (2-0) defeated Paul Trotman (1-1) at 1:35 of the first round by Triangle Choke. "The Outlaw" Jesse Garshnick (1-0) defeated Mike Shipton (0-3) at 1:03 of the first round by Armbar. "Big" Jon Neese (1-0) defeated Tony Alisio (0-1) at 1:36 of the first round by Referee Stoppage due to Strikes.
September 27, 2008
Warrior Yoga returns to Penn State University in State College this week. A powerful and dynamic healing art, this unique form of yoga combines the most powerful aspects of a typical yoga practice with a motivational philosophy and instructional format that comes directly from the martial arts tradition. While developing balance, strength, and flexibility, students of Warrior Yoga aim to experience a union of mind, body, and spirit through movement meditation, breathing exercises, and poses. Classes are scheduled for Monday from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM in the 106 White Building, and Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 PM to 10:00 PM in the 50/51 White Building. No experience needed. Yoga mats are encouraged. Wear comfortable clothes. Classes are ongoing. For more information, check out Warrior Yoga at PSU.
John J Bruno will host a 2-Day seminar with world renowned martial artist in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Jeet Kune Do, Professor Roy C. Harris, on Saturday, October 4 and Sunday, October 5 at Mercyhurst College in Erie. Day 1 will focus on Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: Turtle Position and Day 2 will focus on Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: Triangles and Surprise Topic for Last Hour. Private instruction is also available. Mercyhurst College is located at 501 East 38th Street. More information, including location and time will follow, or contact Bruno at jbruno@mercyhurst.edu or 814.824.2413.
September 26, 2008
Xtreme Fitness Combat Club in St. Clair will offer $5.00 off to anyone that joins their gym, aerobics, tanning, or martial arts programs in the month of October. Other classes offered include low and high impact aerobics, senior aerobics, as well as a full size fitness center complete with weights and cardiovascular training. Members can learn a variety of martial arts at Xtreme Fitness, including Xtreme Street Defense (covers all 4 ranges of combat), Jeet Kune Do (Bruce Lee's Art), Wing Chun (Yip Man's Art), Kenpo Karate (from the movie Prefect Weapon), Boxing/Kickboxing/Muay Thai (in a 20 x 20 ring), Internal Martial Arts (Tai Chi forms), Mixed Martial Arts (UFC, Pride, King of the Cage style in a 16' cage), Kids Classes (ages 5 and up), Womens Boxing/Kickboxing, Self Defense, Wrestling (High School & Collegiate), Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Gi), Submission Grappling (No Gi) and Judo Combat Jiu-jitsu Law Enforcement. Xtreme Fitness is located at 17 North Front Street. For more information, please call 570.429.2404.
Josh Rudzinski from Shenandoah announced yesterday afternoon that he will now face Mike Jimenez in Asylum Fight League tomorrow night at Club Abyss in Sayreville, New Jersey. Jimenez is a teammate of his original opponent, James Jenkins.
September 25, 2008
Harley Beekman of Extreme MMA in Amsterdam, New York, steps up on just three weeks notice to replace Mike Shea of Team Quiet Storm in Reading, against Chris Wing of Wing's Martial Arts Academy in Trevose in is first title defense at New Breed Fighters on Saturday, October 18, at The House of Blues in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Titan Fitness in State College is proud to be bringing Erik Paulson, founder of Combat Submission Wrestling, to their academy on Saturday, October 4 and Sunday, October 5. Titan Fitness is located at 412 West College Ave. Contact Paul Zelinka at 814.235.1015 for more information.
The Pennsylvania State Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation presents the 2008 Western PA State Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championship on Saturday, October 4, at Keystone Oaks High School, located at 1000 Kelton Avenue in Pittsburgh. This is a Gi and No-Gi tournament. Click Here for more information.
September 24, 2008
Philadelphia Fight Factory is offering a free month of training upon sign-up. They offer Grappling, Muay Thai Boxing and MMA classes. The academy is located at 2220 East Susquehanna Avenue. Their telephone number is 215.427.1144.
Josh Rudzinski from Shenandoah will face James Jenkins from New York in Asylum Fight League this Saturday, September 27, at Club Abyss in Sayreville, New Jersey. The 22-year-old Rudzinski splits his training between Bloomsburg MMA in Bloomsburg, Team Quiet Storm in Reading and Elite Performance Combat Club in Shamokin.
September 23, 2008
H.I.T. Squad is a world-class training center designed to enhance the physical, mental, and spiritual well-being of its members. Founded by 9-Time UFC Welterweight Champion Matt Hughes, the center's purpose is education through weight training, boxing, and martial arts. H.I.T. Squad has new locker rooms, a boxing ring, 3,000 square feet of new Hammer Strength weight lifting and fitness equipment, 1,000 square feet of cardio equipment, 5,000 square feet of matted wrestling/grappling area surrounded by octagon fencing, and a member's lounge. Boxing instruction is headed up by Matt Pena, Grappling instruction is covered by Marc Fiore and BJJ instruction is handled by Kyle Watson. In preparation of his upcoming title defense, Chris Wing of Wing's Martial Arts Academy in Trevose, traveled to Granite City, Illinois, last week to further hone his MMA craft. Wing has been training in the martial arts since the age of five. He is currently a third-degree black belt in Shaolin Kempo and a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Wing is an active competitor on the grappling circuit and holds numerous championship titles, including 3 NAGA World Championships. Wing is scheduled to defend the New Breed Fighters Light Heavyweight Championship for the first time on Saturday, October 18, against Mike Shea of Team Quiet Storm in Reading, at The House of Blues in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
September 22, 2008
Matt Clare of Philadelphia Fight Factory faces Bob Hanson of TEAM LOC in Feasterville in their amateur MMA debut on Saturday, October 18, in New Breed Fighters at The House of Blues in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
LionHeart Fighters, Phil Davis and Matt Kocher, dominated their fights Friday night at "Night of Pain" in Columbus, Ohio. Davis, now 4-0, won by KO at 0:51 seconds into the first round, and Kocher came back from a couple hard knocks in round 1 to win his cage debut by TKO in round 3.
September 21, 2008
Pennsylvania fighters went 2-0 last night at Ring of Combat in Rahway, New Jersey. Erik Purcell of Tenth Round Boxing Club in Philadelphia and Rhino Fight Team in New Jersey defeated Mike Falcone of Dragon V Martial Arts by Unanimous Decision after three rounds and Anthony "2 Much" Williams of Team Quiet Storm in Reading defeated Peter Deyonker of NJ IMB in New Jersey by triangle choke at just 0:52 of the first round.
September 19, 2008
Erik Purcell of Tenth Round Boxing Club in Philadelphia faces Mike Falcone of Dragon V Martial Arts at 205 pounds tomorrow night in Ring of Combat in Rahway, New Jersey. Training and fighting over 14 years, the veteran of Asylum Fight League, Combat in the Cage, New Breed Fighters and Reality Fighting has wins by Unanimous Decision, TKO and Submission. The 31-year-old is "focused and ready for war" enroute to his professional debut after this fight.
Three Lion-Do Fight Club members will fight in Ashtabula County Ambush on Saturday, September 27, at the Ashtabula Fairgrounds in Ashtabula, Ohio. Nick Kerr (1-0) faces Paul Trotman (1-0) at 145 pounds, Jesse Garshnick (0-0) makes his MMA debut against Mike Shipton (0-2) at 170 pounds and Jon Neese (0-0) makes his MMA debut against Tony Alissio (0-0) at super-heavyweight.
John J Bruno will host a 2-Day seminar with world renowned martial artist in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Jeet Kune Do, Professor Roy C. Harris, on Saturday, October 4 and Sunday, October 5 in Erie. The first day will be a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu topic and the second day will be a Bruce Lee’s Jeet Kune Do Concepts topic. More information, including location and time will follow, or contact Bruno at jbruno@mercyhurst.edu or 814.824.2413.
The 2008 Grapplers Quest North American Grappling Championships will be held on Saturday, October 18, at William Paterson University in Wayne, New Jersey. Cash prizes for all Absolute Divisions, 75 championship belts on the line, 12 competition mats plus 800+ sq. ft. of warm-up mats, and all digital scoreboards. Check out www.grapplers.com for more information.
September 18, 2008
Fighters from Anthracite Combat Club in Schuylkill Haven, Fight Firm MMA in Philadelphia and X-Treme MMA in Warrington will represent Pennsylvania this Sunday, September 21, in Asylum Fight League at Shady Katie's in Somerdale, New Jersey. Pat Paulo represents ACC and Scott Phan represents Fight Firm at 139.9 pounds, while representing X-Treme are Even Chmieleski at 155 pounds, Ryan Oppenheiner at 159.9 pounds, David McManon at 175 pounds and Gerard Pfeiff at 240 pounds.
September 17, 2008
Anthony "2 Much" Williams of Team Quiet Storm in Reading makes his Ring of Combat debut this Saturday, September 20, at the Rahway Recreation Center in Rahway, New Jersey. The USKA Muay Thai Super Middleweight Champion will face Pete Deyonker of NJ IMB Cabeca in New Jersey in a super welterweight amateur fight. In his New Jersey amateur MMA debut on June 21, Williams defeated Matt May of Team Diesel in New Jersey by Submission (triangle choke) at 1:49 of Round 1 of their middleweight fight in New Breed Fighters.
September 16, 2008
At least 14 fighters from five Teams in Pennsylvania were featured in 11 fights, including one championship fight, Saturday night in New Breed Fighters held at the House of Blues in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Keith Jacobs of Royce Gracie/NEPA in Scranton defeated Tomo Popovich of Team Asylum in New Jersey by submission (triangle choke) at 1:26 of Round 1 of their super light heavyweight fight. Alex Maki of Team Quiet Storm in Reading defeated Chris Edwards of Evo Fight Team in New Jersey by submission (armbar) at 2:13 of Round 1 of their super lightweight fight. Jeremy Pompei of Renzo Gracie PA in Hatfield defeated Chris Aquino of Real Fight Fitness and Martial Arts in New Jersey by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) in their lightweight fight. Gary Peters of Royce Gracie/NEPA in Scranton defeated Ryan Derstine of Renzo Gracie PA in Hatfield by submission (rear naked choke) at 1:47 of Round 1 in their super middleweight fight. James Venderbeek of Renzo Gracie PA in Hatfield defeated Ron White of Team Vicious in Williamsport by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) in their super middleweight fight. Shane Darby of Triple Threat Fight System in Sunbury defeated Jason Murray of Bullpen Vale Tudo in New Jersey by submission (kimora) at 1:07 of Round 2 of their cruiserweight fight. Tom Phillipi of Team Balance in New Jersey defeated John Stahl of Triple Threat Fight System in Sunbury by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) in their super middleweight fight. Elvin Rodriquez of Extreme Performance MMA in New Jersey defeated Damian Ramos of Team Quiet Storm in Reading by submission (armbar) at 1:42 of Round 2 of their super light heavyweight fight. Steve Mytych of Royce Gracie/NEPA in Scranton defeated Josh Aarons of Team Vicious in Williamsport by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) in their super featherweight fight. Jimmy Hettes of Royce Gracie/NEPA in Scranton defeated Carl Solano of Dungeon Fight Club by submission (armbar) at 2:43 of Round 1 in their super welterweight fight. Kyle Weaver of Team Vicious in Williamsport defeated Desmond Walker of Bullpen Vale Tudo in New Jersey by submission (armbar) at 2:29 of Round 2 to earn the super heavyweight championship.
September 15, 2008
The Central Pennsylvania Martial Arts Academy in New Cumberland is reporting five fighters fought their way to a 1st place team finish at the Empire State Warrior Challenge “Bike-n-Brawl" weekend at East Durham, New York, by winning 4 of 5 bouts. Brent Kroh was winner by submission, rear naked choke at 2:10 of the 1st round. He took Outstanding Fight of the Night. Chad Strawbridge was winner by unanimous decision. John Andel was winner by forfeit, his opponent refused to enter the ring. Ryan Hefferan lost by submission, rear naked choke at 2:05 of the 3rd round. Justin Scott was winner by unanimous decision.
Braden Bice of Bice MMA in Mercer informed MMA in PA over the weekend that he is no longer scheduled to fight TUF Season 1 veteran, Sam Hoger from Texas, at WCF. The event Promoter confirmed via email that the Combat Submission Wrestling stylist was dropped from the September 19 card. Bice is coming off an early first round TKO win last weekend at Cage of Chaos in Ohio. Hoger is using this fight as his return to MMA competition after three straight losses and a 17-month lay off. Bice is already confirmed to fight on October 4.
September 14, 2008
The GrindHouse MMA Academy has added new MMA Cardio-Conditioning classes, Monday through Thursday, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, at their Feasterville academy. Their FREE week of MMA classes and Cardio classes promotion has been extended into October. And Bob Hanson of TEAM LOC will make his MMA debut on Saturday, October 18, in New Breed Fighters at The House of Blues in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Chris Wing (4-1) of Wing's Martial Arts Academy in Trevose, will defend his New Breed Fighters Light Heavyweight Championship for the first time on Saturday, October 18, against Mike Shea (3-0) of Team Quiet Storm in Reading, at The House of Blues in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Wing earned the vacant belt by forfeiture on August 9 when his opponent, Terrance McDonald, of Evolutionary Martial Arts in Hackettstown, New Jersey, sustained an injury during warm-up earlier in the night and was not allowed to fight. Wing and McDonald had already met two times in NBF and were going into this fight 1-1. McDonald earned a Split Decision win in their first fight on March 29, while Wing won by Doctor Stoppage in their second fight on June 21. Shea is undefeated in NBF with wins over opponents from recognized Northeast fight teams – Rhino Fight Team, Tiger Schulmann and Triple Threat Fighting System. "Mike Shea... has now established his legitimacy as a contender for the Light Heavyweight Title," said the NBF promoter, "He continues to dominate those we put in front of him.”
September 13, 2008
It was a good fight, but a disappointing loss for Hollidaysburg native Charlie Brenneman last night at Ring of Combat XXI in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The judges ruled a Unanimous Decision in favor of replacement opponent John Howard of Wai-Kru MMA in Boston after three rounds of their ROC Welterweight Championship fight. This is the first loss for the PA-Grappling stand-out who was scheduled to fight Nick Calandrino of Team Bombsquard in New York for the USKBA Welterweight Championship up to just three weeks ago. Brenneman won his MMA debut in November 2006 and had continued the winning streak earning multiple titles in under two years, including the ROC "Beast of the Northeast" MMA tournament in October 2007. He went on to win his ShoXC debut in January 2008.
September 12, 2008
Mac Danzig (19-4-1) of Extreme Couture in California faces Clay Guida (23-6) of Team Hellhouse in Illinois at UFC® Fight Night™ Diaz vs Neer this Wednesday, September 17, live on SpikeTV from the Omaha Civic Auditorium in Nebraska. Danzig, who began his MMA career in 2000 while living in the Pittsburgh area, expects a war with his opponent. He credits Guida as a tough fighter with a ton of heart and no quit in him.
September 11, 2008
Mark Richards of ADCC News and Jeff Cain of MMAWeekly.com caught up with Eddie Alvarez recently. The two talked with the Philadelphia-based Fight Factory stand-out about his past and future in MMA and life. Topics included his DREAMS contract, fights remaining in EliteXC, a possible fight with Nick Diaz, and his pending wedding this weekend to long-time girlfriend.
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September 10, 2008
LionHeart MMA has four fighters competing over the next four weeks. On Friday, September 19, Phil Davis fights at NAAFS: Night of Pain at The Hoop Sports Complex in Columbus, Ohio, while on Saturday, September 27, Lou Armezzani fights at Gladiator Fight Club at Sportsplex in Winchester, Virginia, and on Saturday, October 4, Paul Bradley and Biff Walizer fight at NAAFS: Caged Fury at Gray's Armory in Cleveland, Ohio. For more details and ticket information, please contact Chad Dubin.
September 9, 2008
Team Balance Pittsburgh will host a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu seminar with Phil Migliarese on Sunday, September 28, from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM for only $60 at Kim's Martial Arts in Pittsburgh. This will be a Gi seminar as part of the Jiu-Jitsu Matrix seminar circuit. Migliarese is a second-degree black belt under Relson Gracie. He learned the Gracie Method of teaching from Helio Gracie at their academy in California. He has also lived in Hawaii and Brazil to train jiu-jitsu as well as in India to study Ashtanga yoga and Indian wrestling. Migliarese also has a black belt in judo and over 7 years of wrestling, boxing, and Muay Thai experience, and more than 19 years of yoga. He is the owner of Balance Studios in Philadelphia, founder of Grappling E.D.G.E for Law Enforcement, and the Director of the Ashtanga Yoga Center. Migliarese has been invited to instruct across the United States and abroad. There is limited space, so please call 412.477.5881 for more information or preregister to reserve your space. Kim's Martial Arts is located at 3606 Brownsville Road.
September 8, 2008
Quantum Jujitsu is back at Penn State University in State College. Come kick off the Fall semester with Quantum Jujitsu by participating in exciting martial arts training, seminars, competitions, and travel. Quantum Jujitsu is a study of martial arts and life defense. It develops all modes of combat such as out-fighting, in-fighting, and ground fighting, which cover kickboxing, boxing, grappling, throwing, takedowns, positioning, and submissions. Additionally, they train psychological aspects of avoiding unnecessary conflict. Classes begin this Wednesday, September 10, at 6:30 PM. The schedule is Wednesday and Sunday from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM in the IM Building Wrestling Room and Friday from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the 106 White Building. All are welcome. No experience required. Wear comfortable clothing to work-out in. Come with an open mind and check your ego at the door. Check out www.clubs.psu.edu/quantumjujitsu for more information.
September 7, 2008
Dustin Pague of Steve Blackman Fighting Systems in Harrisburg defeated his opponent last night in Richmond, Virginia, to earn the Valhalla 145-pound championship. Not only did Pague win the title, he dominated in all aspects and ended up winning by submission 2 minutes into the first round. But before submitting his opponent, he was able to knock him down with both a powerful leg kick and a powerful elbow. In addition, he was able to cut him with an elbow while he was downed before easily submitting him.
Braden Bice of Bice MMA in Mercer defeated Chase Minor of Medina MMA in Ohio by TKO at just 0:52 of Round 1 last night at Cage of Chaos in St. Clairsville, Ohio. Up next for the 21-year-old Combat Submission Wrestling stylist is TUF Season 1 veteran Sam Hoger from Texas in the Main Event at World Championship Fighting on Friday, September 19, at the Aleppo Shriners Auditorium in Wilmington, Massachusetts.
Herb Dean called a stop to the fight at just 2:03 of the first round last night declaring Tim Boetsch of Triple Threat Fighting Systems in Sunbury victorious over Mike Patt of Meat Truck Inc in Ohio by TKO from strikes at UFC 88: Breakthrough in Atlanta, Georgia.
September 6, 2008
Team Vicious in Williamsport has three fighters confirmed on the September 13 New Breed Fighters card, including one in a championship fight. Trained by Master John Powell, 21-year-old Josh Aarons makes his MMA debut in a super featherweight fight, while 25-year-old Ron White returns to NBF in a super middleweight fight, and 21-year-old Kyle Weaver sees his first championship opportunity in a super heavyweight fight when the three enter the cage at the House of Blues in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
September 5, 2008
All fighters made weight tonight in Atlanta, Georgia, for UFC 88: Breakthrough, including 27-year-old Tim Boetsch of Triple Threat Fighting Systems in Sunbury. The Lock Haven University graduate faces Mike Patt of Meat Truck Inc in Ohio in a light-heavyweight fight. Both fighters stepped on the scale at 205.25. Boetsch is 1-1 in UFC fights, showing his wrestling prowess in defeating David Heath by TKO at UFC 81: Breaking Point on February 2. He lost to TUF 3 veteran Matt Hamill by TKO at UFC Fight Night on April 2. "I’ve got something to prove coming off a loss," Boetsch said, "so I think this has all the makings of being a really exciting fight."
September 4, 2008
Anthony "2 Much" Williams of Team Quiet Storm in Reading faces Pete Deyonker of NJ IMB Cabeca in New Jersey in a super welterweight amateur fight at Ring of Combat on Saturday, September 20, at the Rahway Recreation Center in Rahway, New Jersey. Williams, making his ROC debut, is coming off back to back wins. In his New Jersey amateur MMA debut on June 21, Williams defeated Matt May of Team Diesel in New Jersey by Submission (triangle choke) at 1:49 of Round 1 of their middleweight fight in New Breed Fighters. More recently, Williams defeated Christian Corley of Lehigh Valley MMA in Catasauqua to earn the USKA Muay Thai Super Middleweight Championship on July 26.
Williams' teammate, Alex Maki, makes his MMA debut on Saturday, September 13 at New Breed Fighters facing Chris Edwards of Evo Fight Club in New Jersey in a super lightweight fight.
September 3, 2008
Hanover Academy fighters have had a very busy year up to this point and are still rolling on with 4 fighters entered on the September 27 Gladiator Fight Club card in Virgina and October 25 for Total Cage Combat looks to be the same with 3 fighters on their card and 2 more still waiting on match-ups. They also have 4 fighters entered on the for November 8 Ruckus in the Cage, but currently have no match-ups. Check out www.hanoveracademyofmma.com for more information.
Lancaster Family Martial Arts Center in Mountville will be adding Alpha MMA to their list of programs being offered. The class will be held Monday and Wednesday from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The new program is expected to begin Monday, September 29. Check out www.lfmac.com for more information.
X-treme Mixed Martial Arts in Warrington will be represented at Asylum Fight League on September 21, with Even Chmieleski at 155 pounds, Ron Thomas at 174 pounds, David McMahon at 175 pounds and Gerard Pfeiffer at 225 pounds. Fighters are booked throughout the fall and winter in New Jersey and Virginia with hopes of MMA in PA too. Check out www.warringtonjiu-jitsu.com for more information.
September 2, 2008
Fighters from Daddis MMA in Philadelphia are featured on the September 26 ShoXC card in California. Matt Makowski faces Erik "Bad" Apple of Ruas Vale Tudo in a welterweight fight, and Wilson Reis headlines facing Abel Cullum of New Mexico with the winner to be crowned the first EliteXC Bantamweight Champion. Fighters will also compete locally in Muay Thai and are just back from Virginia where some of their fighters did well. Check out www.DaddisMMA.com for more information.
The Pennsylvania State Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation presents the 2008 Western PA State Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championship on Saturday, October 4, at Keystone Oaks High School located at 1000 Kelton Avenue in Pittsburgh. This is a Gi and No-Gi tournament. Click Here for more information.
LionHeart MMA recently completed renovations on their 19,000 sq. ft. MMA training facility in State College. It features a 22’ Octagon, a 20’ MMA Training Ring and 4,000 sq. ft. of grappling area. The gym also has 11,000 sq. ft. of fitness area with Hammer Strength, Cardio, and Free Weights. LionHeart is one of the most state of the art new MMA training centers in Pennsylvania. Check out www.lionheartfighters.com for more infomation.
It's a busy month at Pittsburgh Fight Club. Founder and Lead Instructor Eric Hibler is shooting a DVD on training Kurt Angle for MMA at the Fight Club Wednesday. Their amateurs are fighting the next Cage of Chaos Saturday night. PFC will host Erik Paulson the following Saturday and Sunday. Hibler is edit a Video for Vortex Fitness using their Pro-Trainer 2 machine shot this weekend. Check out www.pghfightclub.com for more information.
Lion-Do Fight Club in Blairsville was recently picked up for sponsorship by Loos Toof Fight Gear out of Pittsburgh. Four of their fighters are scheduled on the Saturday, October 18 Wolfe Cage Fighting card in Marietta, Ohio, including Nick "Prima Ballerina" Kerr at 150 pounds, Jesse Garshnick at 170 pounds, John Burda at 185 pounds and Jon Neese at heavyweight. Professional boxer Scott Kelly from Homer City is currently working with their fighters. Check out www.liondofightclub.com for more information.
September 1, 2008
September sees Pennsylvania-based fighters in multiple MMA events throughout New Jersey, including Asylum Fight League, New Breed Fighters and Ring of Combat. Asylum and ROC offer two events each, while New Breed one. Asylum has a Team Event on Sunday the 21st at Shady Katie's in Somerdale and their monthly event on Saturday the 27th at Club Abyss in Sayreville. ROC has a professional event on Friday the 12th at the Tropicana in Atlantic City and an amateur event on Saturday the 20th at Rahway Recreation Center in Rahway. New Breed has an event on Saturday the 13th at the House of Blues in Atlantic City. Bloomsburg MMA has three fighters on the Club Abyss Asylum card. Joel Nott from Bloomsburg faces Jay Somers of Jersey Shore MMA, Josh Rudzinski fom Shenandoah faces James Jenkins of Team Couture and Ken Supsic from Shamokin faces Brian Kelher also of Team Couture.