Marcelo Menezes joining ESPN FIRED UP MMA show TODAY. 4PM EST. Listen 1560AM + Online

May 24

Marcelo Menezes, Owner and Head Instructor of The Factory MMA will be joining this week’s edition of the ESPN syndicated Fired Up Radio Show. Listen on the radio 1560 AM, and listen live online NOW.

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MMA, BJJ, Grappling – Listen / Call in – LIVE – Mondays & Thursdays.
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Check Out TheDragonZone.com for MMA

May 24

24/7 MMA Action! Video Training, New MMA Schools/ Gyms Directory, MMA Gear, News and Events!

Hey! Get over to a hot new MMA site from our good friends at The Dragon Zone.

http://thedragonzone.com

They are starting to post tons of the best videos, the hottest fight news and building an community with features like custom fighters blogs, interactive voting and building links to lots and lots of quality MMA sites.

Show your support and visit their site, leave a comment with your opinions on UFC 100 and Brock Lesnar’s victory over Frank Mir… and email your friends a link to http://thedragonzone.com.

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Thanks Thiago Tavares!

May 24

Factory MMA and all it’s members would like to thank Thiago Tavares for coming over and teaching class Thursday 6/11/09, it was great. We also extend our thanks to Ricardo Torlone that came with Thiago and helped the guys as well. None of this could have happened if it wasn’t for our great Muay Thai instructor Joel “The Joker” Garcia that invited them over. “Valeu Joel, estamos junto”

Check out some pictures below:

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Watch UFC 111 Videos (GSP vs. Dan Hardy)

Mar 29

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Fedor Emelianenko signs a Contract w/ STRIKEFORCE!

Aug 04

Long considered the #1 fighter in the world, Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko just says no to the UFC and signs a new contract to begin fighting w/ STRIKEFORCE!Z! The first fight is scheduled for this fall.

More info is available here at The Dragon Zone:
http://thedragonzone.com/site/fight-news/2009/fedor-signs-with-strikeforce-m1-global-gives-ufc-the-finger/

This is another black eye for the UFC, who has been unable to sign Fedor due to conflicting interests and an unwillingness from Fedor’s management team M1 Global to back down from Dan White and the UFC’s offers.

BIG NEWS!

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UFC tonight Buffalo Wings & Rings

Jun 13

Come and join us tonight at 10 pm to watch the UFC at Buffalo Wings and Rings, located on the corner of Orange Blossom Trail and Town Center Blvd, in the Super Target plaza (hunter’s creek area). Everyone is welcome.

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UFC 99: Cro Cop is motivated and wants ‘the big guy’s’ belt

Jun 11

crocopIs Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic ready to swing the big leg this time? After his recent failures Cro Cop says he has something to prove to the UFC fans and Dana White. He says, ”UFC was the black spot in my career and in my life. I’m a man who dedicated his life to fighting sport. I just wanted to justify the trust that Dana White gave to me.” Now that he has quickly recovered from knee surgery, is he ready? Yahoo Sports recently posted their interview with the heavy hitting Croatian.

Do you know how Mirko ended up with the name “Cro Cop” ?  Reply to us with your answer.

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UFC fighter Thiago Tavares Tonight in Orlando, Florida

Jun 11

Mixed Martial ArtsI know the Orlando Magic/LA Lakers game is tonight but it’s not the only big thing happening in Orlando tonight. Thiago Tavares will be teaching at The Factory of MMA tonight, the class is scheduled to start at 8pm and the cost is $30 per person. Please be on time and join us early to streatch and warm up.

During this seminar Thiago will be sharing MMA and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques and strategies for competitive fighting, conditioning and successful training. Thiago has utilized these techniques and strategies to obtain a position as a fighter in the UFC, one of the worlds most prestigious competitive fighting organizations.

What ever level of training you are at, come join us and enjoy this opportunity to expand your own abilities, knowledge and experience!

For more info contact Head Instructor, Marcelo Menezes (407)552-1606.

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