Mac’s MMA, is a website dedicated to the promotion of the sport of mixed martial arts (MMA) in New York State. This site is for the fighter, trainer, casual practitioner and fan of mma and is designed to be both an informational resource (through relevant articles on training, nutrition, fighting technique, etc), and a promotional tool for mma fighters and their gyms (through interviews, videos and and positive articles about the sport in New York). We also provide updates on how legalization efforts are progressing in the state.

Our Fighters Page highlights the pro mma fighters of New York through posting stats and brief bios, thereby giving them some additional publicity as they pursue their fighting careers. We also visit gyms and fighters across the state promoting them on the site through articles and video interviews.

Finally, check out our original Mac’s MMA Original Line of apparel in our store. We will be adding other gear and products shortly. Thanks for visiting!

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New York MMA News Updates

N.Y. Fighters Split at Combat Zone 32 Last Night

Combat Zone 32 was held at the Rockingham in Salem, New Hampshire last night with two New Yorkers, Mike Winters and Jason Earl competing. Mike Winters, who was highlighted in the most recent episode (Three) of the Bombsquad documentary, won his fight against Keaton Van Thoff of Team Kaze by way of TKO referee stoppage. Jason Earl from Marietta, New York succumbed to an arm bar in the second round in his battle against Taylor Trahan from Team Tuff. In the main event, Thomas Moreau defeated Robert Conner by unanimous decision. All results can be found at www.combatzonemma.com.
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Check out Mac’s MMA’s Original Documentary Series – The Bombsquad Episode 3: “Cause We Can’t Sing or Dance”

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New Yorker on Newest Ultimate Fighter Show

Costa Phiilipou from Merrick, Long Island will be joining the cast of The Ultimate Fighter Season 11. According to his website www.costamma.com, Phillipou who is originally from Crete, was a highly decorated boxer in Europe, before turning pro when he came to the U.S. He then discovered mma and has been training with Ray Longo and Matt Serra. Costa is currently holds a 5-1 record in mma and is considered a dangerous striker with good jiu jitsu. Good luck Costa!

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Tough Night for New York Fighters at WCF 9

Team Bombsquad’s Tom Gallicchio took Rick Hawn the distance but lost a unanimous decision to the world class judo player at WCF 9 in Wilmington, Massachusetts last night. Pete Cole also lost his bout against Matt Martin from the Dragon’s Lair in the first round by way of triangle choke, as did Buster Crandall who succumbed to an armbar in the first against Robby Roberts. Marc Stevens, who was to be in co-main event against WEC vet Mike Campbell, never got the chance to fight as Campbell had to drop out as a result of a knee injury.

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The Bombsquad – Episode 2: “Cousins”

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N.Y. Secretary of State Pushes for Legalization

New York Secertary of State Lorraine Cortes-Vazquez wrote a well-reasoned editorial in the Albany Times Union supporting the Governor’s push for the legalization of mma in the state. She reiterates the oft-stated but still very compelling points that mma could be a financial boon to the state, while being regulated in a responsible way as a “fair and disciplined bona-fide athletic competition.” She goes on to say that “[A] goal of legalizing MMA is to cut down on the number of poorly regulated or unregulated knockoffs that put unlicensed, unprepared individuals in harm’s way.” Encouraging.
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Check Out Episode 1 of Mac’s MMA’s Original Documentary Series – “The Bombsquad” – Entitled “This is Life.”

And then there were Three — Another New Yorker Released After UFC 109

In what had become a tough event for New York fighters, UFC 109 claims another victim from the Empire State as the UFC released Rolles Gracie. Though he fought only once, the UFC apparently thought Rolles’ performance was poor enough to warrant a quick exit from the promotion. It has been reported that Rolles entered the fight with a broken foot, which would certainly explain his struggles during the fight. This appears not to have been given much if any consideration, however, in their decision. With Trigg and Nover, that makes three New Yorkers dropped after this one event. Cmon UFC, leave NY alone-we have enough problems in the legalization dept!
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Interview with Phillipe Nover at UFC 109

Mac’s MMA caught up with Phillipe Nover at Mandalay Bay shortly after his fight against Rob Emerson at UFC 109. Despite losing a close battle with Emerson, Phillipe was kind enough to grant us an interview and spoke candidly about his loss, as well as his future plans. Nice guy with a bright future in this sport. Thanks Phillipe and Cee!

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Mac’s MMA Logo Featured in Movie Scene Shot at UFC 109 in Las Vegas

The film crew from the upcoming Matt Hamill movie were in Las Vegas to shoot a final walk-out scene during UFC 109. We were particularly excited about this because the Mac’s MMA’s logo was to be on the shorts and shirt of Matt Hamill in the scene, played by actor Russell Harvard of “There Will be Blood,” during the scene. We met up with the producers of the film and talked to them about the status of the movie and being ab;e to shoot a scene at a UFC event.

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John Fitch Talks to Mac’s MMA about his Upcoming Fight and Documentary Film

We ran into John Fitch out in Vegas at UFC 109 and talked to him about his documentary film and his upcoming fight with Thiago Alves.

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Team Bombsquad and East West Combat Enjoy Successful Weekend

Fighters from Team Bombsquad from Cortland and East West Combat from Syracuse both had successful trips down to the PA Championships in Harrisburg, PA this weekend. Despite being delayed a day due to the snowstorm that swept across the east coast, they walked away with three wins and one loss for the day. Mike Winters and Kenny Foster from the Bombsquad won split decisions, and Marc Gervais from East West Combat took home a victory by way of rear naked choke. The lone loss was Mike Geurin from the Bombsquad who was submitted by RNC. Unfortunately, Pat Bennett, the Bombsquad heavyweight from Syracuse, was unable to compete as his opponent was a no-show. As previously reported, Bombsquad’s Don Carlo-Clauss also walked away with a victory at XCFL this weekend, as did Matt Serra making it a good weekend for New York Fighters.