Interview: Lex McMahon, MMA’s First Super Agent
In this edition of BattlePass Radio, Host Tom Stroud goes toe-to toe with LexMcMahon, President of Alchemist MMA. Get inside the mind of MMA’s first super agent, and hear about how he and his team are reinventing the sport once again.
Alchemist Management President Lex McMahon, CEO Hammer and Vice President of Business Affairs and General Counsel Nima Safapour (courtesy Getty Images)
BattlePass Radio: Weekly Roundup March 23
IN this edition of the Weekly Roundup, host Tom Stroud is joined by co-host Duncan Lamb to cover all the news in MMA, including a UFC 128 recap, and much much more.
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MMA in Washington April 2nd: Fight Night Round XIV
Fight Night Entertainment presents Fight Night Round XIV on Saturday, April 2nd at the Swinomish Casino in Anacortes, WA.
The event will feature former UFC lightweight champion Jens Pulver signing autographs. For the main event, Mike “Hollywood” Hanks defends his FNE lightweight title against Ryan “The Irish Assassin” Healy. All the action begins at 7 pm.
TICKETS:
Interview with Chris Rodriguez, Finish the Fight Promotions
BattlePass Radio host Tom Stroud interviews promoter Chris Rodriguez, a boxing veteran now making the transition into MMA. His event takes place this weekend, March 20, in El Paso, Texas. Get tickets on BattlePass.com, then listen to the interview below.
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BattlePass Radio: Weekly Roundup March 15
IN this edition of the Weekly Roundup, host Tom Stroud is joined by co-host Duncan Lamb to cover all the news in MMA, including the Strikeforce buyout rumor, and much much more.
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MMA in Texas March 19th: Mayhem in Mesquite
United Amateur Cagefighters Association presents Chopshop Xtreme Cagefighting: Mayhem in Mesquite on Saturday, March 19th at the Mesquite Convention Center in Mesquite, Texas.
The event will feature 15 amateur fights with a fight card featuring rising stars Sean Holden, Robert Butler, Cody Vidal, Able Salinas, and Chris Gutierrez. Weigh ins will take place March 18th at 6 pm at Buffalo Wild Wings in Mesquite, TX.
WHICH GYMS ARE REPRESENTED:
Chop Shop MMA
2nd Chance MMA
SFS MMA
Mohlers MMA
Ironside MMA
Travis Luter BJJ
Alverezz BJJ
TICKETS START AT $20:
http://www.cxcfights.com/index.php
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http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=100001982871057
MMA in Texas March 19th: Cowboys Extreme Cagefighting
Premier Entertainment Group presents Cowboys Extreme Cagefighting on Friday, March 19th at Cowboy’s Dancehall in San Antonio, Texas.
This amateur MMA event will feature 12 fights of 3 rounds, 3 minutes each including a fight to contend for the Bantamweight title in May. The event will also feature rising star Jared Perez. Furious Fight Shop will be on hand with giveaways as well as the Bud Light girls.
WHICH GYMS ARE REPRESENTED:
Seguin MMA
Arts of Defense
Fort Hood Fighthouse
Gillaspy MMA
Martial Arts Academy
South Texas Martial Arts
Rangel Vale Tudo
Weapons at Hand
American Revolution MMA
New Braunfels Brawlers
TICKETS:
http://www.ticketmaster.com/Cowboys-Extreme-Cagefighting-tickets/artist/1483572
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http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Premiere-Combat-Group/132181230157422
Fight Night Entertainment Association presents: Fight Night “Round XIII” Impact on Friday, March 11th at the Whatcom Community College Pavilion in Bellingham, WA.
This Pro-Am event will feature autograph signings by FNE endorsee, Jens “Lil Evil” Pulver ,and a main event pro card with rising star Kit Cope (Las Vegas, NV) vs. Freddy Assuncao (Atlanta, GA/Brazil). The event will also feature the FNE Girls and a performance by hip hop group B.O.S.S.All proceeds will go towards Operation Homefront.
WHICH GYMS ARE REPRESENTED:
West Coast Fight Club
Chimera MMA
Kalahi Martial Arts
Academy of Brian Johnson
Bart Smith BJJ
Team Quest
Ascension MMA
Twisted Genetiks/Combat Fitness
TICKETS:
https://www.bestboxofficetickets.com/index.cfm?SID=6BD45FCE-BF64-F8C0-E5739708A8E92230
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http://www.twitter.com/fightnightent
BattlePass Weekly Roundup: March 1, 2011
IN this edition of the Weekly Roundup, host Tom Stroud is joined by co-host Duncan Lamb to cover all the news in MMA.
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MMA in Illinois March 5th: Chicago Cagefighting Championship III
Chicago Cagefighting Championship presents Chicago Cagefigthing Championship III at the Odeum Sports Complex in Villa Park, IL on Saturday, March 5th.
Felice Herrig, former IKF Women's Bantamweight North American Champion will be competing
The event will feature former UFC champion Jens Pulver fighting former WEC champion Chase Beebe in the main event. Rising stars Carson Beebe and Will Brooks will also be on the card. Fans can expect a full night of entertainment with the band NegativeOne playing from 6-7 pm, an outstanding fight card, and an after party at the Antipasto Lounge with shuttle service provided by Eaglewood Resort.
WHICH GYMS ARE REPRESENTED:
MTC
CURRAN Martial Arts
TICKETS:
http://www.chicagocagefighting.com/index-cart.html
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