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	<description>Welcome to the Official Site Erik Purcell.  This site&#039;s goal and purpose is to keep his fans and friends updated with the latest fight news and events.  You can also follow Erik on Twitter.</description>
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		<title>MMA TRAINING SERIES 1, NOW ON VERSUS</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:07:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Go to Versus.com and keyword search "Erik Purcell" for my updated videos and Mixed Martial Arts Training Series.  With Series 1 officially in the books, stay tuned for other great videos and techniques]]></description>
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Go to <a href="http://www.versus.com/search/erik+purcell/newest/all/1">Versus.com</a> and keyword search &#8220;Erik Purcell&#8221; for my updated videos and Mixed Martial Arts Training Series.  With Series 1 officially in the books, stay tuned for other great videos and techniques.</p>
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		<title>SHOOTING FOR VERSUS IS UNDERWAY</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2010 22:57:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We're halfway through shooting Series 1 of my MMA Training Series for Versus and so far it's been an incredible experience.  In Series 1 I take you through the the 4 phases of mixed martial arts which include: Standing, Top Position, Bottom Position &#038; Conditioning]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://erikpurcell.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/ErikMarkerVersus.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-297" title="ErikMarkerVersus" src="http://erikpurcell.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/ErikMarkerVersus-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a>We&#8217;re halfway through shooting Series 1 of my MMA Training Series for Versus and so far it&#8217;s been an incredible experience.  In Series 1 I take you through the the 4 phases of mixed martial arts which include: Standing, Top Position, Bottom Position &amp; Conditioning.  From each phase I explain of series of moves and transitions all to improve your mma game.  The Versus crew has been great and has led me through the filming process.  I&#8217;ll keep everyone posted on the release of the videos.</p>
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		<title>Special thanks to VOLATILE FIGHT GEAR</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Aug 2010 16:57:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>erikpurcell</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thanks to Volatile Fight Gear for supplying the mma gear for my upcoming training series with VERSUS. Check out VOLATILE for the best mma gear and fight shorts available]]></description>
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		<title>ADVERTISING AND SPONSORSHIP FOR VERSUS</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Aug 2010 17:20:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Before I start filming my MMA training series for the Versus Network I'm setting up sponsorship and advertising opportunities for companies interested.  I recently was featured in a 2 part series for the Versus Network and now I'll be doing more work with them starting within the next few weeks]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Before I start filming my MMA training series for the Versus Network I&#8217;m setting up sponsorship and advertising opportunities for companies interested.  I recently was featured in a 2 part series for the Versus Network and now I&#8217;ll be doing more work with them starting within the next few weeks.  I&#8217;ll be shooting 10-20 3 minute long training videos featuring different mma moves and techniques.  These videos will be shown and featured on Versus.com.  I&#8217;m reaching out to companies to supply gear and shorts for the videos.  This is a great opportunity to exclusively promote your company on a very popular network.  Please contact me asap if interested. Thank you.</p>
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		<title>VERSUS AND ROGUE ARE TEAMING UP AGAIN</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:34:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I'm glad to announce the Versus Network and I are once again teaming up to record an MMA training series.  All of your favorite MMA techniques and moves will be profiled and recorded.  The series will include everything from striking to grappling to submissions and much more.  Stay tuned and keep up with me on Facebook and Twitter for more details]]></description>
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<p>I&#8217;m glad to announce the Versus Network and I are once again teaming up to record an MMA training series.  All of your favorite MMA techniques and moves will be profiled and recorded.  The series will include everything from striking to grappling to submissions and much more.  Stay tuned and keep up with me on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fans-of-Erik-Purcell/136390976389775?ref=sgm">Facebook</a> and Twitter for more details.  Here is one of the last projects Versus and I did together.</p>
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		<title>2 Part Series On Versus</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 04:30:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Special thanks to everyone at Versus for all of the great footage.  To be the lead in a 2 part series on a network that respects and advocates such a great sport like MMA is a privilege]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.versus.com/tagged/eric-purcell/1/videos/"><img src="http://erikpurcell.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/VersusFace-300x172.jpg" alt="" title="VersusFace" width="300" height="172" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-262" /></a>Special thanks to everyone at Versus for all of the great footage.  To be the lead in a 2 part series on a network that respects and advocates such a great sport like MMA is a privilege.  Thank you, and I&#8217;m looking forward to the next opportunity to be on your network.  <a href="http://www.versus.com/tagged/eric-purcell/1/videos/">Please check out my 2 part series here on the Versus Network.</a></p>
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		<title>Breaking Through Into MMA</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:44:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A former Neshaminy wrestler is fighting his way up the ladder.

FEASTERVILLE - One of the aims of Mixed Martial Arts competition is making an opponent reach the breaking point.

Boxing trainer Pedro Rivera observed a high pain threshold in Levittown-based MMA fighter Erik Purcell the first time he saw him.

"He's the type of person," says Rivera, "that even if someone's trying to break his arm off, he'll let them break it off before he'll give up."]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><div id="attachment_257" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 290px"><a href="http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/local/courier_times/courier_times_news_details/article/118/2010/july/19/breaking-through-in-mma.html"><img src="http://erikpurcell.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/ciphotos-52640158641704.jpg" alt="" title="ciphotos-52640158641704" width="280" height="167" class="size-full wp-image-257" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Erik Purcell ,right, and his opponent Anton Berzin battle it out during an Xtreme Caged Combat fight held at the Sporstplex in Feasterville. Kim WEimer/staff photographer</p></div>
<div>By: DAN DUNKIN</div>
<div>Bucks County Courier Times</div>
<p>A former Neshaminy wrestler is fighting his way up the ladder.</p>
<p>FEASTERVILLE &#8211; One of the aims of Mixed Martial Arts competition is making an opponent reach the breaking point.</p>
<p>Boxing trainer Pedro Rivera observed a high pain threshold in Levittown-based MMA fighter Erik Purcell the first time he saw him.</p>
<p>&#8220;He&#8217;s the type of person,&#8221; says Rivera, &#8220;that even if someone&#8217;s trying to break his arm off, he&#8217;ll let them break it off before he&#8217;ll give up.&#8221;</p>
<p><a href="http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/local/courier_times/courier_times_news_details/article/118/2010/july/19/breaking-through-in-mma.html">TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE  IN THE BUCKS COUNTY COURIER TIMES CLICK HERE</a></p>
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		<title>Join me on Facebook!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jul 2010 22:44:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Join me on FACEBOOK and stay current on the latest training and news]]></description>
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<h2>Join me on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fans-of-Erik-Purcell/136390976389775?ref=sgm">FACEBOOK</a> and stay current on the latest training and news.</h2>
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		<title>Great day of filming with Versus</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2010 01:51:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Had an unbelievable day filming with the Versus network.  The day started with a run then the crew and I met at Extreme Fitness.  There we did an on-camera interview and filmed a normal training session with the legend himself Martin Mcloughlin then it was off to Tenth Round Boxing Gym]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://erikpurcell.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/ThaiKick-Thin.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-244" title="ThaiKick Thin" src="http://erikpurcell.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/ThaiKick-Thin-137x300.jpg" alt="" width="137" height="300" /></a><span style="color: #000000;"><strong><span style="color: #ffffff;">Had an unbelievable day filming with <span style="color: #800000;">the Versus network</span>.  The day started with a run then the crew and I met at<span style="color: #999999;"> </span></span></strong></span><a href="http://www.extremefitnesspa.com/"><span style="color: #000000;"><strong><span style="color: #999999;">Extreme Fitness</span></strong></span></a><span style="color: #000000;"><strong><span style="color: #ffffff;">.  There we did an on-camera interview and filmed a normal training session with the legend himself Martin Mcloughlin then it was off to </span></strong></span><a href="http://www.thetenthround.com/"><span style="color: #000000;"><strong><span style="color: #999999;">Tenth Round Boxing Gym</span></strong></span></a><span style="color: #000000;"><strong><span style="color: #ffffff;">.  We actually had cameras attached to us during sparring.  I can&#8217;t wait to see the footage we got.  Between the great mitt work from my coach Pedro Rivera and all of the sparring I&#8217;m sure everything turned out great.  The Versus crew plans on doing more filming in addition to recording my upcoming fight for the </span></strong></span><a href="http://www.xtremecagedcombat.com/"><span style="color: #000000;"><strong><span style="color: #999999;">XCC</span></strong></span></a><span style="color: #000000;"><strong><span style="color: #ffffff;">.  I hope to see all of you there with me at the fight.  Thanks to my great sponsors and of course Versus for being a part of my training camp.</span></strong></span></p>
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		<title>Filming for Versus begins this week.</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jul 2010 02:01:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>erikpurcell</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I was contacted by the television network Versus to become their latest featured MMA Fighter in their hunt for local talent.  I'm really looking forward to this opportunity and the great exposure myself and my great team will receive.  Filming starts this week]]></description>
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