Fighters Source: Mason Fowler vs. Ray Ceballos

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Fighters Source: Josh Mayville vs. Stuart Gordon

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Fighters Source: Adam Martinez vs. Will Calhoun

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Scenes from an MMA World Expo Panel

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MMA World Expo in Full Effect

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Upstate New York Media Outlet Ponders the Eternal Question

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There's an amateur MMA event happening tonight in Binghamton, and the notion of amateurs duking it out in a cage in New York while pros have to go elsewhere has one upstate media outlet asking the eternal question, "What are we waiting for?"

Long Island MMA Highlight Video

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Long Island MMA kicked some serious ass at the last New York Fight Exchange event, with nearly all of their fighters on the card coming away with the "W" (and some even won belts).

Relive their glorious night with this highlight video, and keep an eye on them in the future. They're killers.

The MMA World Expo is Tomorrow

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Cool stuff! This is what we're about. We'll be doing the production. Don't miss it! @MMAWORLDEXPO @fighterssource pic.twitter.com/yXF2qGCYdP
— FightSportsHD (@FightSportsHD) July 23, 2014

UFC on FOX 12 Primer: Dennis Bermudez in Action

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Robbie Lawler and Matt Brown are going to take years off their lives beating the hell out of each other on Saturday's night's UFC on FOX 12 card, but before they do, Long Island native Dennis Bermudez will battle the frenetic Clay Guida in a bout that should be pretty fun.

Since Bermudez is a veteran of the Northeast MMA scene, here's a highlight reel I found of his handiwork from when he was just a young buck. Enjoy.

Two Worthwhile Panel Discussions at the MMA World Expo This Weekend

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There's a ton of stuff to warrant the discerning MMA fan at this weekend's MMA World Expo at the Javits Center, but two things stand out to me more than the rest (probably because I'm part of them). On Saturday, from 2 to 4pm, there will be a panel discussion on the Legalization of MMA in New York, while on Sunday, from 1 to 2pm, there's a panel discussion on amateur MMA in New York.

Chris Weidman Signing at the MMA World Expo

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Another Muay Thai Video Because Why the Heck Not?

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I have no clue when the next FNF event is (maybe it's their Rumble on the River show?), but in the spirit of kicking and punching in the Big Apple, here's another video they've released. Enjoy.

Watch the Black Taoist Throw Down

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He organizes rooftop fights in the projects of Harlem, Manup Standups in Jamaica, Queens, and training sessions in Central Park with like-minded kung fu fighters. I'm talking about Novell Bell, a.k.a. "The Black Taoist", of course, and if you were curious about how well he throws leather, well, check out this vid.

Flashback: Fistfight in Queens

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Believe it or not, the site of this particular underground fight show (which took place circa 2007) is now a pristine UFC Gym in Astoria, Queens. It's pretty doubtful that franchise would sign off on holding another event of this ilk.

Where have all the good times gone?

Sambo Steve Interviews Fighters Source Honcho Anthony Medina

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The next big MMA show in New York City is the Fighters Source event slated for the MMA World Expo of Saturday, and in advance of that, "Sambo" Steve Koepfer interviewed FS honcho Anthony Medina for his blog. Read the whole thing here, but here's a quote I liked:

Everybody Was Kung Fu Fighting in Central Park

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Kung fu fighting in Central Park is definitely a thing, but what makes this little get-together from the weekend even more remarkable is that someone came all the way down from Syracuse to be a part of it. That's some serious dedication.

I'm guessing this is all in preparation for the upcoming installment of Manup Standup - an event that has attracted competitors from as far away as Maine and Utah.

Here's Another Old Underground Fight For You

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Here's an old underground fight (circa 2009) for you. Martial Arts Madness was the name of the promotion, so there are some things to note:

• This was their third event. Also, their last.
• It took place at a boxing gym two blocks from my home.
• Competitors had to wear headgear, rules were loose, and the promoter was shady as hell. So shady, in fact, that the promoter's dad tried to affect the outcomes of fights by halting them when an unpopular fighter was winning.
• This event occurred after the promoter had fought on his own show and paid his opponent to take a dive.

This? Oh, Just Some Old Underground Fight

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Kirkland Campbell was an interesting dude. Quiet, almost introverted, he was the most unassuming person in the world whenever he was outside of the ring. Inside the ring, however, he was an animal. Here's one of Kirkland's UCL fights from a few years ago.

Note the Team Tiger Schulmann shorts - Kirkland did not represent them, had only trained with them a few times, but damn if he didn't wear those things every single time he fought.

Flashback: Fighters Source's First NYC Show

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In just one week, Fighters Source returns to New York City for what will be the culmination of their current national amateur MMA tournament. In honor of that, here's a look back at FS's first visit to the Big Apple, which took the form of a show called "Kings of New York" and took place on March 23, 2013 at a packed Hammerstein Ballroom.

Featured in this video: Hipster jiu-jitsu stud Diego Lopez, kicking ass and taking names.

New York Fight Exchange 4 Poster

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