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ABG Promotions Amateur MMA Results – Geoffrey Neal wins title while female fighters steal the show

Geoffrey Neal | Photo: Shama Ko

Killeen, TX, April 30, 2012 – A new amateur promotion debuted this past Saturday night in Killeen, TX with ABG Promotions. The upstart league featured 9 bouts for their initial event at the Killeen Special Events Center – including a main event featuring popular pro-ready local fighter and former Copperas Grove football alumni Geoffrey Neal [...]

UWF Tournament of Warriors Interview – Victor Hernandez (West Texas MMA / Rhino BJJ)

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MIDLAND, TX, April 30, 2012 – Up next for the UWF Tournament of Warriors we talk to West Texas lightweight Victor Hernandez, a longtime veteran of the sport that’s been competing in the Texas Mixed Martial Arts Scene since its infancy way back in the early 2000’s, Initially an alternate for the Tournament of Warriors, [...]

Dominion Warrior: Evolution – Charles Byrd wins title over retiring Ira Boyd; Ivan Cole shines with highlight reel KO

Charles Byrd after winning the title

PLANO, TX, April 30, 2012 – As Sean Malone initially updated everyone via his North Texas Fisticuffs blog, the Dominion Warrior promotion made their first Texas appearance this past Saturday night at the Plano Centre with 12 bouts completed on the night. Based on feedback gathered around the web, it was a fun night of [...]

4OZ No-GI Submission Grappling Tourney – Recap, Photos, and Select Match Videos

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HOUSTON, TX, April 30, 2012 – 4OZ Fight Club hosted another friendly No-GI submission grappling tournament this past Saturday at their facility in the Cypress/Jersey Village area. Featuring a format designed specifically to favor submissions instead of points (which were not counted), the semi-regular Gi-less event once again showcased a more free-flowing style in matches [...]

Vale tudo veteran Flávio Álvaro looking to make a “Legendary” impact at UWF’s Tournament of Warriors

Flávio Álvaro | Photo: personal archives

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, April 29, 2012 – When it comes to fighters to watch out for at UWF’s Tournament of Warriors, perhaps the first name to come to mind is a man known as “The Legendary,” Flávio Álvaro. With a nickname like that, it’s important to note that he didn’t get it without a price. [...]

Perennial underdog – Larry Hopkins talks about his road to the UWF Tournament of Warriors

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HOUSTON, TX, April 29, 2012 – Taking a look at the participants for Ultimate Warrior Fighting’s very first welterweight tournament, perhaps the biggest anomaly is Larry Lionel Hopkins, a fighter with a 3-10 record sandwiched into a group including some gritty veterans, all who unlike Hopkins have won way more than they have lost. With [...]

That’s What She said: Rising Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Star Danielle Alvarez Represents USA in Abu Dhabi World Pro

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Meet the Texas Teen that Has Big Dreams of Becoming a World Champion By Shama Ko, Contributing Writer   There is no doubt that Danielle Alvarez, 18, is on the fast track to success in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu scene. She attributes this success to hard work and the support of her family. Especially the support [...]

NorCal’s Chris Quitiquit ready to make the most of his opportunity at UWF’s Tournament of Warriors

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CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, April 27, 2012 – With the UWF “Tournament of Warriors” only a week away, it’s time to profile some of the fighters competing for the $25,000 grand prize in each division and the inaugural title of UWF champion. Today we begin with the lightweight bracket and Chris Quitiquit of the Team GracieFighter [...]

Carina Damm and Claudia Gadelha to face off at Legacy Fighting Championship 13 in Dallas, TX

Claudinha Gadelha | Photo: Michael Morrow

HOUSTON, TX, April 27, 2012 – Continuing their recent trend of announcing acquisitions, Legacy Fighting Championship made yet another exciting one recently in the form of bring together tough Brazilian females Carina Damm (17-6) and Claudia Gadelha (7-0). The two will face off against one another at the Legacy FC 13 event schedule for the [...]

Undefeated Radio – 4/27/12 Episode

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SAN ANTONIO, TX, April 27, 2012 - If you haven’t checked out the Undefeated Radio show put on by TXMMA’s Raul Rangel and crew, then you’re definitely missing out. These guys not only know MMA but deliver it in a very entertaining fashion. Just listen to the first two minutes on iTunes and you’ll know exactly [...]

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