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Viola honored as Mixed Martial Arts innovator
Viola honored as Mixed Martial Arts innovator <style> .es-carousel ul{ display:block; } </style> By John Santa Monday, July 4, 2011 Bill Viola still can remember the meal like it was yesterday. For the former East Allegheny science teacher, who in 1979 was promoting local karate and kick boxing events with partner Frank Caliguri, it was
DetailsMMA roots were planted in New Kensington
MMA roots were planted in New Kensington June 24, 2011 12:00 AM By Sam Werner Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Thousands will file into Consol Energy Center to see Pittsburgh’s first Ultimate Fighting Championship event Sunday, but the history of mixed martial arts can be traced back 31 years to a Holiday Inn in New Kensington. The
DetailsCaliguri’s MMA history honored at Heinz
Caliguri’s MMA history honored at Heinz <style> .es-carousel ul{ display:block; } </style> By Paul Kogut Thursday, June 23, 2011 Lower Burrell’s Frank Caliguri sometimes wonders what might have been if mixed martial arts hadn’t become illegal in Pennsylvania soon after he helped organize what some consider to be the first such event in the United
DetailsUFC makes long-waited Pittsburgh debut
UFC makes long-waited Pittsburgh debut <style> .es-carousel ul{ display:block; } </style> By Dan Stefano Wednesday, June 22, 2011 The Ultimate Fighting Championship, the mixed martial arts juggernaut in its 18th year of operation, will at long last make its debut in Pittsburgh on Sunday night. And should Consol Energy Center-hosted “UFC Live on Versus 4”
DetailsNorwin junior claims a sport karate world title
Norwin junior claims a sport karate world title <style> .es-carousel ul{ display:block; } </style> By Tribune Review Friday, Jan. 14, 2011 Only a handful of Western Pennsylvania athletes have claimed a sport karate world title. Norwin junior Dominic Leader not only claimed his first world title, but he did so with an undefeated record. Leader
DetailsKarate coach Bill Viola recognized by peers
Karate coach Bill Viola recognized by peers Pittsburgh Tribune Review (Norwin Star) By Bill Hartlep January 6, 2011 Hartlep, Bill (Januray 6, 2011). “Karate coach Bill Viola recognized by Peers”. Norwin Star, p.28. The Champions Association, in conjunction with Highmark, presented the 35th annual Willie Stargell Memorial Banquet and Pittsburgh MVP awards on Dec. 16.
DetailsThe Zuffa myth and UFC auteur theory
By Jake Rossen ESPN.com 8/24/10 In a softball profile of Dana White for the Boston Herald, sportswriter Ron Borges falls hook, line and sinker for the same inexhaustible fairy tale: that the UFC was held on barges and regularly featured groin biting before White and investor brothers Frank and Lorenzo Fertitta gallantly dragged
DetailsIllness doesn’t deter karate champion
By Mike Dudurich Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009 Winning a world title in the Sport Karate World Games is a significant accomplishment. It’s even more impressive when the winner gets sick before, during and after the competition. That’s what happened to Alison Viola of North Huntingdon earlier this month in Sacramento, Calif., when she won the lightweight
DetailsNorwin junior seeks karate championship
Norwin junior seeks karate championship By Les Harvath Thursday, Dec. 18, 2008 Yo, Sacramento! As the infamous New Year’s Eve’s ball drops in New York’s Times Square this year to usher in 2009, the time on Norwin junior Ali Viola’s wrist watch will read 9 p.m. But there won’t be anything wrong with her timepiece, as
DetailsFestival puts emphasis on physical fitness
Festival puts emphasis on physical fitness May 15, 2007 4:15 PM By Jack Kelly Pittsburgh Post-Gazette If you like fast action (either to watch or participate); good-looking women and men; fitness tips for you, and wholesome activities for the kids, you should make your way to the Expo Mart in Monroeville May 25-26 for
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