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October 31, 2007
The Revolution Academy of Martial Arts & Fitness in Levittown proudly presents Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt André Monteiro on Wednesday, November 21, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM for a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu seminar with special guest instructor Nova Geração Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 2nd Degree Michel "Buiu" Porfírio Pereira. Monteiro has competed at every belt level having major successes through the 1990's until this day. The Pan American and multiple-time Brazilian champion brings a wealth of knowledge to the Philadelphia area for one seminar. BJJ Revolution is located at 5909 Emilie Road. For more information, call 215.586.0108.
October 27, 2007
The Semi-Finals of Ring of Combat: Beasts of the Northeast took place last night at the Tropicana Resort & Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Pennsylvania fighters went 3-0 and advanced to the Finals. David Sachs of the Pittsburgh Fight Club in Pittsburgh defeated Joey Camacho of the AMA Fight Club/Renzo Gracie in Whippany, New Jersey, by Rear Naked Choke at 3:26 of Round 3 in a lightweight bout. Charlie Brenneman of Cambria Martial Arts in South Fork defeated Joseph Aviles of Jungle Gym in Bronx, New York, by Unanimous Decision in a welterweight bout. John Doyle of Team Round One in Emmaus defeated Lewis Pascavage of K.O.A. Fight Team in Absecon, New Jersey, by Tapout due to strikes at 1:21 of Round 1 in a light heavyweight bout. The Finals are scheduled for November 30 at the Tropicana. For more information, check out www.ringofcombat.com.
October 26, 2007
Episode 6 of The Ultimate Fighter: Team Hughes vs. Team Serra aired last night. Following the airing of TUF, Mac Danzig wrote a blog. Here is Week 6.
October 25, 2007
The first round of the IFL World Grand Prix will feature Reading heavyweight Shane Ott of Team RGDA affiliate Anthracite Combat Club. The No. 4 seed replaces Reece Andy against No. 1 seed Antoine Jaoude of the Condors live at the Sears Centre in Chicago on Saturday, November 3. Ott joined the league to fight Chad Griggs in April - a match he won via first-round submission - and then later lost his first match via decision to Roy Nelson, the Grand Prix's second-seeded heavyweight. You can watch selected bouts from the IFL World Grand Prix live on MyNetworkTV.
October 24, 2007
Here's the latest from Ted Czech: MMA in PA - the saga continues according to Czech. On June 25, the Pennsylvania Athletic Commission approved the rules and regulations for professional and amateur Mixed Martial Arts in the state. That, it seems, was the easy part. Now, there is a long regulatory process where politicians and lawyers, (and maybe political lawyers and lawyering politicians) get to look at it and ask questions.
Earlier today, I spoke with Greg Sirb, director of the state athletic commission, who said that the rules/regs were with the Department of State's lawyers. "We just want to make sure we have the right rules for pro and amateur levels," he said. "Unfortunately, the regulatory process in Pennsylvania does take a while." Several months ago, Sirb estimated that the sport might be approved by early 2008. Yesterday, he pushed that estimate back to March 2008. Martha Brown, an attorney for the Department of State, who acts as counsel for the state athletic commission, said she is preparing the rules/regs so they can be sent out to various committees and commissions.
Eventually, the rules/regs will make their way to the Independent Regulatory Review Commission and the State and House state government committees. When that happens, the rules/regs will be published in something called the Pennsylvania Bulletin. Their Web site can be accessed here. After a 30-day period of public comment - where people can appear in front of the commissions or send their comments, possibly e-mail or snail mail - the legislature will then vote on the rules/regs.
So, we've got a ways to go. I know there are a lot of people out there - fighters, promoters, fans - waiting for the day when we can have MMA in PA. It'll happen some day, and I'll keep you posted all the way (sorry for the rhyming, that was pretty lame).
October 23, 2007
Rosendo Diaz Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy will host a seminar with Royler Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt David Adiv on Saturday, December 1, starting at 10:30 AM. The 2-hour seminar is just $35.00 per person. All are welcome, from beginners to advanced. For more information, heelhook21@aol.com or call 267.476.1858.
October 22, 2007
The IFL held try outs over the weekend in New York that attracted about 150 fighters from 20 states, including at least three from Pennsylvania. Jim Bova and Diego Jimenez from Team RGDA affiliate Anthracite Combat Club in Schuylkill Haven, and Mike Willus from Pittsburgh, made the journey seeking an opportunity in the lightweight division, which had the greatest number of fighters aspiring to make the draft. Each fighter made it past the first round, which included "wrestling takedowns and defenses, grappling, which prohibited the use of a closed guard, and sparring sessions with punches, kicks, knees, etc.," according to Bova. They were two minute rounds performed in front of IFL officials, including Dragons coach Carlos Newton and IFL Co-Host Bas Rutten. After the eliminations, 13 lightweights advanced to the finals. Each was pitted against another finalist to compete in a two round MMA fight. Bova fought first and won the fight in round two with some ground and pound, while team mate Jimenez lost a hard fought battle and Willus beat his opponent by armbar in about 30 seconds. Willus dominated the division tapping out all opponents, "I am hoping maybe my submission ability stood out in a field of mostly brawlers," he said. Bova and Willus normally fight at 155 pounds, while Jimenez at 145 pounds. A try out was conducted the previous weekend in California and the final try out will be this weekend in Chicago. In all, some 60-70 athletes, including Bova and Willus, will be in the final draft pool.
October 21, 2007
The Cage MMA presents a seminar with former UFC Heavyweight Champion Andrei "The Pit Bill" Arlovski on Saturday, November 10, starting at 2:00 PM, at the Sovereign Performing Arts Center in Reading. Arlovski, a 2-Time World Sambo Champion, will begin the seminar showing techniques in Sambo. A Gi is optional, but you are encouraged to bring one if you have it. The Pit Bull and his JJ Coach, Dino Costeas, will then instruct you in "DINO" Jiu Jitsu. Next up, Team Pit Bull will go over Arlovski's take down defense, and also striking and kicking techniques that made him an M-1 Champion. Team Pit Bull will work to make sure each participant is performing all the moves correctly throughout the seminar. Special one-on-one training with Arlovski will be coordinated through exhibition grappling matches prior to the start of the instruction phrase of the seminar. The seminar will close with an autograph session and photo opportunity with Arlovski. All are welcome, whether spectating or particpating. Tickets must be purchased in advance, either online or by calling 484.955.2686. The Sovereign Performing Arts Center is located at 136 North 6th street. Ample parking is available just one block away at the Poplar & Walnut Streets Garage. For more information, call 484.955.2686.
October 20, 2007
A near sell-out crowd of enthusiastic fans packed the Showroom @ The Quarter at the Tropicana Resort & Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in September, for 14 bouts of power-packed, non-stop action when Lou Neglia presented the Preliminaries of his Ring of Combat: Beasts of the Northeast tournament. Neglia returns to the Tropicana this Friday, October 26, with the Semi-Finals of the tournament.
David Sachs of the Pittsburgh Fight Club in Pittsburgh faces Joey Camacho of the AMA Fight Club/Renzo Gracie in Whippany, New Jersey, in a lightweight bout. In the Preliminaries, Sachs defeated John Beneduce of Team Insight- Serra Jiu Jitsu in Huntington, New York, by Unanimous Decision at the end of an overtime Round 3. Camacho replaces Eddie Fyvie.
Charlie Brenneman of Cambria Martial Arts in South Fork faces Joseph Aviles of Jungle Gym in Bronx, New York, in a welterweight bout. In the Preliminaries, Brenneman defeated Jordan Damon of Team Balance-Tai Kai in Syracuse, New York, by Referee Stoppage due to a gash over his right eye at 2:20 of Round 1. Aviles defeated Rich Boine by KO at 1:30 of Round 3.
John Doyle of Team Round One in Emmaus faces Lewis Pascavage of K.O.A. Fight Team in Absecon, New Jersey, in a light heavyweight bout. In the Preliminaries, Doyle defeated Alexander Lazebnikov of Team PowerHouse Kickboxing in Cambridge, Massachusetts, by Referee Stoppage due to strikes at 3:21 of Round 1. Pascavage replaces Mike Massenzio.
The winners of the Semi-Finals go on to compete at the Beasts of the Northeast Finals on November 30 at the Tropicana. For more information, check out www.ringofcombat.com.
October 19, 2007
BJJ United will host a special seminar with UFC lightweight fighter Kenny "kenflo" Florian on Saturday, November 17, starting at 11:00 AM. The 3-hour seminar will focus on MMA and No-Gi techniques. The cost is just $60.00 per person. BJJ United is located at 428 Old York Road in Jenkintown. For more information, BJJUnited@comcast.net
October 18, 2007
Episode 5 of The Ultimate Fighter: Team Hughes vs. Team Serra aired last night. Following the airing of TUF, Mac Danzig wrote a blog. Here is Week 5.
October 16, 2007
Lancaster Family Martial Arts Center will host a seminar with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt David Meyer this Saturday, October 20, from 9:30AM to 12:00PM at their Mountville academy. The cost is just $65.00 per person. LFMAC is located at 3706 Hempland Road. For more information, please contact Mike Weisensee at 717.898.6120.
October 15, 2007
The PA Judo Open Championships, scheduled for Saturday, November 3, has been moved to Marshall Middle School, located at 5145 Wexford Run Road in Wexford. Click Here For More Information.
October 14, 2007
News from Steel City Martial Arts: On Sunday September 30, at the United States Jiu-jitsu Federation Championships at California State University in Los Angeles, Sonny Achille earned a gold medal in the senior grappling division, and a silver medal in the absolute division. He displayed the technical aspect of his skills and was praised by many who observed his matches. At age 49, Sonny Achille has been training in the martial arts since he was a teenager. His love for the sport of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu has lead him to become the premier instructor of this art in the Pittsburgh area, at Steel City Martial Arts. As a student of Professor Pedro Sauer, Mr. Achille had displayed his abilities last year at the Pan American games coming home with a silver medal in his event. He is proud to have produced some of the most talented purple and brown belt instructors that you can find in the eastern United States. At 49-years-old, Instructor Achille has made the effort to maintain his health, strength and skills. He strives to be a role model for his students, by maintaining a lifestyle that would benefit them for their futures.
October 13, 2007
Episode 4 of The Ultimate Fighter: Team Hughes vs. Team Serra aired this week. Following the airing of TUF, Mac Danzig wrote a blog. Here is Week 4.
October 12, 2007
Eric Hibler invites you to the Grand Opening of the new Pittsburgh Fight Club located at 4573 Campbells Run Road in Pittsburgh on Saturday, October 13, starting at 1:00 PM. For more information, e-mail Eric or call 412.787.1162. Click Here For Directions
October 11, 2007
The Wachovia Spectrum will celebrate 40 years of boxing in the City of Brotherly Love on Friday, October 19, when KO Fightz and Power Productions in association with Sports Extreme present a nine-bout card featuring a heavyweight main event with 31-year-old Dave Brunelli (8-2) from Northeast Philadelphia battling 39-year-old Mark "Oak Tree" Brown (9-1) from Salem, New Jersey. In the co-feature, 23-year-old Charles Cavallo (17-0) returns to the Spectrum to defend his unbeaten record against 31-year-old Richie Stewart (14-4) for the Light Heavyweight Pennsylvania State Championship. Frank Stallone will help host the event and UFC superstar "Russian Pit Bull" Andrei Arvloski will appear at the event and after party. Tickets are on sale now through ComcastTix.com.
October 10, 2007
Starting tonight at 7:30PM, and going each Wednesday, S Mehrkar Karate and 02Oxyfit Gym hosts an Open Mat at their Trexlertown academy. Just $5 per person gets safety minded people an opportunity to have a free exchange of technique and some rolling time with people of different styles. Everyone is welcome, any or no experience is fine. The academy is located at 7150 Hamilton Blvd. Contact Rami and 610.391.0040 for more information.
October 8, 2007
Tim Carpenter of Team Balance in Philadelphia defeated Sean McCann of Team Endgame in New Jersey, by triangle choke at just 1:43 of Round 1 Saturday night at Combat in the Cage and earned the Light Heavyweight Championship. The Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt remains undefeated.
October 4, 2007
Episode 3 of The Ultimate Fighter: Team Hughes vs. Team Serra aired last night. Following the airing of TUF, Mac Danzig wrote a blog. Here is Week 3.
October 3, 2007
Matt "The Answer" Riddle of Rat Pack Fighting Systems in Palmerton, followed up his 1st place win in the 190lbs Advanced Division at NAGA's Battle at the Beach in August with a first round MMA victory (via key lock) against Charles Taylor of New York Combat Sambo at the Mohegan Sun "Battle At the Sun 2" on September 23. "Wrestling" Joel Roberts (1-0) of Rat Pack Fighting Systems will be fighting in King of the Cage again on November 21 against undefeated Miles Jury (5-0).
October 2, 2007
MMAagents is proud to announce the addition of six elite athletes, including Carmelo “The Fury” Marrero of Douglasville, to their current roster of fighters. Who handed Cheick Kongo his only loss in 5 fights in the UFC? That would be Carmelo “The Fury” Marrero. Bringing a solid wrestling base and improved striking skills to the cage, a three time UFC veteran, The Fury just relocated to Florida where he is now taking his game to a new level at American Top Team. With a new found team to match his unparalled dedication, drive, and willingness to sacrifice, Marrero looks to make his mark in the Light Heavyweight and Heavyweight classes.
October 1, 2007
Wilson Reis returns to MMA this weekend after a successful professional debut in July. The San Paulo native is scheduled to fight at the Sovereign Bank Arena in Trenton, New Jersey, Saturday, October 6. Little Joe Cargado and Kenny Berger of BJJ United in Philadelphia are scheduled on the amateur side of a day full of the MMA.