Astrid Bidanec, Author at Creative Loafing Tampa

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Warrior lacks MMA credibility

The Tom Hardy brawler bitch-slaps true MMA fans and fighters.

by Astrid Bidanec September 9, 2011October 23, 2023

The Tom Hardy brawler bitch-slaps true MMA fans and fighters.

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50-year-old MMA promoter to turn fighter at RFC 23

by Astrid Bidanec March 11, 2011June 25, 2024

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Learn more about MMA at the Florida State Fair this weekend

by Astrid Bidanec February 15, 2011August 17, 2023

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AOF launches amateur MMA in Ybor with a bang

by Astrid Bidanec September 18, 2010August 17, 2023

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Tampa MMA fighter Paul Barrow to compete on The Ultimate Fighter season 12

by Astrid Bidanec September 13, 2010March 10, 2025

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Amp up your MMA game with Hardcore Circuit Training for Men

by Astrid Bidanec September 9, 2010June 5, 2022

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Tampa MMA promotion goes global in October

by Astrid Bidanec September 8, 2010January 10, 2023

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Watch UFC 118: Edgar vs. Penn 2 at a movie theater in Tampa

by Astrid Bidanec August 24, 2010November 4, 2024

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ESPN shoots documentary about quadruple-amputee Kyle Maynard’s MMA debut

by Astrid Bidanec August 13, 2010September 13, 2024

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Team XFC helps raise more than $24,000 at Dodgeball for a Cause

by Astrid Bidanec August 1, 2010November 13, 2023

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XFC to participate in charity dodgeball tourney for fallen Tampa police officers

by Astrid Bidanec July 29, 2010June 5, 2022

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Patrick Cenobole continues winning streak at RFC 21: New Blood

by Astrid Bidanec July 26, 2010July 20, 2025

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RFC 21: New Blood features several undefeated Tampa Bay MMA fighters

by Astrid Bidanec July 19, 2010October 14, 2024

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XFC hosts “Open Fighter Tryout” in Brandon in August

by Astrid Bidanec July 14, 2010December 14, 2023

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Is UFC President Dana White the Steinbrenner of MMA?

by Astrid Bidanec July 14, 2010August 17, 2023

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XFC 11 results: Micah Miller rebounds, Kim Couture loses to MMA rookie

by Astrid Bidanec July 12, 2010March 22, 2023

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South African MMA fighter Jeremy Smith trains in Tampa for U.S. debut at XFC 11

by Astrid Bidanec July 6, 2010August 29, 2022

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The Ultimate Fighter 11 finale ends in disappointment for Tampa MMA rookies Hammortree, Yager

by Astrid Bidanec June 22, 2010May 7, 2025

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The Ultimate Fighter 11 finale features 2 Tampa MMA rookies

by Astrid Bidanec June 18, 2010September 10, 2024

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XFC 11 at the St. Pete Times Forum features “next generation” of MMA fighters

by Astrid Bidanec June 16, 2010August 17, 2023