Wrestling
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MMA without the ground game? Instinct Fighting has arrived
MMA Opinion &bull YesterdayNo ground, just pound" is proudly displayed on the fight poster for the upcoming Insticnt Fighting event, the newest creation spawned from modified rules of Mixed Martial Arts. No, it's not kickboxing and it's most definitely not tag team MMA,… Full Story »
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Additional Bouts Bolster WEC 48
MMA News on Sherdog &bull Mar 12, 2010
World Extreme Cagefighting featherweight mainstay Cub Swanson will meet Korean prospect Chan Sung Jung in a preliminary matchup at WEC 48 "Aldo vs. Faber" on April 24 at the Arco Arena in Sacramento, Calif. Nine fights are now official for the event, which marks the promotion's debut on pay-per-view. Swanson has posted three wins in four fights, losing only to current featherweight… Full Story »
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Jiu-jitsu helps Mass. kids deal with cancer, bullying
Cage Writer &bull Mar 11, 2010
Two brothers in Massachusetts brought home medals from the New England North American Grappling Association tournament. She said that training in jiu-jitsu and Brazilian wrestling/grappling with Master Doug MacDonald, "has made the boys stronger and tougher." Callum-King said wrestling is… Full Story »
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Full-Time Teacher Returns at Mar. 26 Strikeforce Challengers
The Fight Network &bull Mar 10, 2010March 26. Full Story »
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The Teacher, Ben Holscher, Back In MMA Action March 26 In Fresno
MMA Zone &bull Mar 10, 2010A full-time ninth-grade health teacher and wrestling coach at Clovis High In Clovis, Calif., Ben "The Teacher" Holscher (5-0) continues to make the grade in mixed martial arts (MMA) where the 5-foot-11 lightweight (155 pounds) has passed his initial four… Full Story »
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"DaDa 5000," Dan Cramer, Jake Rosholt, John Alessio, Doug Marshall weekend winners (MMAJunkie.com)
MMA News on Yahoo! Sports &bull Mar 8, 2010
While the MMA world's focus turned to this past weekend's WEC 47 and Sengoku Raiden Championships 12 events, a host of familiar names posted victories in regional promotions across the U.S. Kevin "Kimbo Slice" Ferguson protege and fellow streetfighter Dhafir… Full Story »
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Jens Pulver likely to retire after fifth consecutive loss
Fighters Only Magazine &bull Mar 7, 2010
Jens Pulver will almost definitely be retiring from mixed martial arts competition after losing his fifth consecutive fight last night. Pulver lost to Javier Vasquez in the first round of last night's contest and it seems he has decided that… Full Story »
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Kaufman dances way to top
David Melzer on Yahoo! Sports &bull Feb 25, 2010
A dancer since childhood, Kaufman was 17 when a martial arts school opened in the same building as her dance studio in Victoria, British Columbia. Intrigued, she decided to go in and try kickboxing. Seven years later Kaufman (10-0) finds herself ready to battle Tokyos Takayo Hashi (12-1) on Friday night on Showtime in only the second womens main event on a major nationally televised MMA show. The match to create a championship in a second womens weight division follows the far more publicized Cris Cyborg… Full Story »
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Big Night tonight...
www.facebook.com via @MAUnlimited &bull Feb 25, 2010Martial Arts Unlimited Big Night tonight at MAU: 545 PM Combat Athletics for Explosive Power. 630 PM Muay Thai Sparring & Technical Development: ALL LEVELS. Beginning Taekwondo featuring Joe's monthly Kali workshops: Double Stick tonight. 7:30 PM Combat Submission Wrestling… Full Story »
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Many need to step up if MMA is to be true sport
www.guampdn.com via @guamnews_pdn &bull Feb 25, 2010Your browser?s security settings are preventing some features from appearing. See instructions for fixing the problem. Full Story »
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Grappling Gurus You May Not Have Heard Of
bleacherreport.com via @AKLewis123 &bull Feb 25, 2010Grappling and Ju-Jitsu are an integral part of modern day Mixed Martial Arts and there are many innovators and experts that fans are aware of, but many that fans may be clueless about. Fans have heard the pioneer?s names over… Full Story »
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Mike Pierce - A Long and Bright Future in the UFC
www.ufc.com via @mmageek &bull Feb 24, 2010Being thrown into the Octagon with Jon Fitch in only your second UFC fight can be career suicide, and as such, somewhat unnerving. That is, unless you’re Mike Pierce, one of the welterweight division’s toughest son-of-a-guns to come into the… Full Story »
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Thursday's Strikeforce weigh-ins at Hilton San Jose open to public
Pro MMA &bull Feb 24, 2010
WHAT: All 26 fighters who will compete in the STRIKEFORCE Challengersmixed martial arts (MMA) event on Friday, Feb. 26 at Civic Auditorium in San Jose, Calif., will weigh in the day before, Thursday, Feb. 25 at Hilton hotel in downtown… Full Story »
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Bellator Sets Matchups for Featherweight Draw
MMA News on Sherdog &bull Feb 23, 2010
Bellator Fighting Championships on Tuesday made official the opening round pairings for its Season 2 featherweight tournament on April 8 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Fla., and April 15 at the Chicago Theatre in Chicago. Joe Warren will meet John Eric Marriott in one April 8 quarter-final, while Georgi Karakhanyan will lock horns with Bao Quach in the other. Warren, a decorated amateur wrestler,… Full Story »
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It's amazing how...
www.facebook.com via @SenseiHerman &bull Feb 23, 2010New Generation Karate - Mixed Martial Arts & Fitness It's amazing how many parents still think that Martial Arts is just a bunch of people punching, kicking, and wrestling... If that's all your 'local school' is, then you need to… Full Story »
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JG Affordable Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Lakewood, CO
jgbjj.wordpress.com via @MMAnewsfeed &bull Feb 23, 2010The Ruffo Brothers: 8 & 9 year old MMA Prodigies « JG Affordable Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Lakewood, CO Full Story »
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- Mir Apologizes For Comments Regarding Lesnar
MMA Weekly &bull Feb 23, 2010Frank Mir has always been one of the more outspoken athletes in mixed martial arts, having served as a guest commentator on UFC events in the past and currently part of the regular broadcast team for World Extreme Cagefighting on… Full Story »
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Jacob Volkmann drops to lightweight, meets Ronys Torres at UFC Fight Night 21
MMA Junkie &bull Feb 22, 2010
Former welterweight Jacob Volkmann (9-2 MMA, 0-2 UFC) is dropping to lightweight and meets Ronys Torres (14-2 MMA, 0-1 UFC) next month at UFC Fight Night 21. Volkmann today announced the fight via his Twitter account, though Ultimate Fighting Championships officials have made no official announcement. With the main card of the March 31 Spike TV event already full, Volkmann vs. Torres is likely to be part of… Full Story »
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Should Wrestling Shoes Be Required In MMA?
bleacherreport.com via @MMA_Updates &bull Feb 22, 2010Mixed Martial Arts has a long track record of controlled brutality but as it has grown, various leagues have introduced light gloves, outlining illegal attacks, and other preventative measures aimed at protecting their athletes. Full Story »
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Cain do: Velasquez vaults to the top (Yahoo! Sports)
MMA News on Yahoo! Sports &bull Feb 21, 2010
The Ultimate Fighting Championships first show in Australia was a smashing success, and its top prospect gave the UFC president yet another elite heavyweight to throw into the mix. Cain Velasquez more than lived up to his billing as a potential champion, stopping the nearly unstoppable Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira on Saturday (Sunday in Australia) in the first round to firmly thrust himself into the heavyweight championship picture before 17,431 stunned fans at Acer Arena. I was totally blown away by him, White said… Full Story »
