New Faces Coming to MAMMA-Online, Happy Friday Boys

You guys all know that I’m pretty proud to do this website for the most part all by myself. Aside from the layout (and a new header from M3MMA that I really need to upload), I hustle for everything on this site. I fund it out of pocket, I go to the fights myself, and I am my own camera man and video guy (thanks to guys like Joe DiFranco for helping out with that, by the way). Its that DIY ethic that was instilled in me back in my misspent punk rock youth. That, my friends, is all about to change.
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There’s Gonna Be a Fight 2 Results

I’m sick, so this will be short. Apologies.

Following results are official as submitted by the PSAC.
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Interview: Jimy “The Kid” Hettes

Jim The Kid Hettes was one of the break-out pros of 2009. He ran up a 4-0 record with the quickness. Not once has an opponent taken Jim into the second round in his pro or amateur careers. A purplebelt BJJ trainer at Gracie NEPA, Jim is set to main event Shogun Fights II in Baltimore MD at the end of the month.
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EA MMA Gameplay Footage

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Want to Help Spread the Word?

Want to help spread the good word about The Mid-Atlantic MMA Blog? I’m looking for gyms and promoters that are willing to distribute this postcard for me. Gyms, just leave the card on your counter, promoters, leave the card on the seats. When your out, email me and I’ll replenish your stock.

Your cost? Zero dollars. If you want your gym or company logo on the card, I’ll sell them to you at cost – which is as low as $7 for 100. It really is that simple. I’ll cover the cost of shipping, and all you have to do is put them in a place where people will grab them.

MAMMA postcards are already being distributed by Tattoo Fightwear and Jamie Varner’s Combat Academy.

I’m also looking for potential distributors for MAMMA-Online stickers and t-shirts. Get a hold of me at paul@mamma-online.com.
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UCC Fights 1 Bout Sheet

This weekend’s fight calendar starts up in North Jersey this weekend with the debuting UCC Fights 1 from the Jersey City Armory. UCC has some baller guests coming in, including UFC fighters Dan Hardy, Charlie Brenneman and Ricardo Almeida. The card itself features 11 pro bouts, anchored by Lamont Lister vs Ryan Contaldi. Lister’s languishing in the midst of a five fight losing streak, and is 1-6 in his last 7 (6-9 pro). Ryan Contaldi won his lasting outing against, which was against Joe Stripling at Locked in the Cage 2.
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This Week in Mid-Atlantic MMA: So This is What Spring Looks Like Edition

I have two surprises for you. This six or seven inches of rain we’ve gotten over the last three days, yeah, that would have been the 30″s of snow that the Farmer’s Almanac predicted for this weekend. The second surprise: there’s still a Farmer’s Almanac.

We’re going to kick this pig with a quick run around of the region’s fighters in national promotions.
First, as reported last week, Daddis FC fighters Wilson Reis will face Shad Lierely in the first round of Bellator’s featherweight tournament. That fight is set for Bellator 14, April 15th in Chicago. The Eddie Alvarez vs Josh Neer Superfight is booked for Bellator 17 on May 6th in Boston. That fight is booked at a 160 pound catchweight. Matt Makowski’s bout with Matt Lee is pending medical clearance, and has not yet been added to the schedule.
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