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Interview: Lex McMahon, MMA’s First Super Agent

ehoush — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:54:46 +0000

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)

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BattlePass Radio: Weekly Roundup March 23

ehoush — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 14:35:50 +0000

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

acochranuab — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 15:06:33 +0000

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:

www.swinomishcasino.com

www.fightnightentertainment.com

Interview with Chris Rodriguez, Finish the Fight Promotions

ehoush — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:18:43 +0000

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

ehoush — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:10:20 +0000

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

acochranuab — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:13:25 +0000

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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MMA in Texas March 19th: Cowboys Extreme Cagefighting

acochranuab — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:30:01 +0000

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

MMA in Washington March 11th: Fight Night “Round XIII” Impact

acochranuab — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 15:58:10 +0000

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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BattlePass Weekly Roundup: March 1, 2011

ehoush — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 23:13:22 +0000

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

acochranuab — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 18:08:02 +0000

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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http://www.facebook.com/chicagocagefighting?v=wall&ref=sgm