Comments on: Friday news & notes: Nick Diaz and dirty urine samples

By: Jeremy (not that Jeremy)

Jeremy (not that Jeremy) — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 17:19:07 +0000

Muay Thai is more of a catch-all name. It’s synonymous with Thai Boxing, but I suppose they might be attempting to differentiate between Muay Thai and other South East Asian forms similar to/under the umbrella of Thai Boxing.

Pradal Serey, Tomoi, Muay Lao, Lethwei, Lerdrit. That stuff.

By: FightOpinion.com - Your Global Connection to the Fight Industry.

FightOpinion.com - Your Global Connection to the Fight Industry. — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 07:29:27 +0000

[...] an article at Fox Sports profiling Gina Carano. One of the things about her that writers such as Jordan Breen have been commenting on regarding Carano is her trouble making weight for fights. Well, Sherdog has a report from the Elite [...]

By: 45 Huddle

45 Huddle — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 03:47:26 +0000

As I have said before, I don’t mind some competition for the UFC, but Gary Shaw and EliteXC just give me a bad feeling. First, Shaw just comes off like a sleezy.

From the weigh-ins, it reeks of boxing. The Diaz fight is at 160 lbs. The Shields fight is at 175 lbs. Can’t they just use the current weight class system? This is one of the things that boxing fans can’t stand. Too many weight classes. Shaw has already talked about having a 160 lbs. champion, which i figure would be a Junior Welterweight or Super Lightweight. Either way, it is something the sport of MMA does not need.

By: Jordan Breen

Jordan Breen — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 03:15:08 +0000

From Sherdog:

“Carano, who came it at 141.1 pounds, appeared weak while doing a one-leg balancing act on the scale. With promoters briefly discussing whether the Las Vegan would need to drop the weight, Carano’s opponent Tonya Evinger (Pictures) looked on, surprised to learn that there was a one-pound weight allowance.

Carano, shaky and on weak legs, rushed to take a seat, where she gulped down Pedialite before Evinger finally conceded and the fight was made official. As the two squared off for the traditional staredown, Carano barely had the energy to keep her arms raised, eventually opting to fold them across her chest. ”

I don’t care how hot she may be, rules are rules. This bullshit has gone on long enough.

By: The Gaijiin

The Gaijiin — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 02:41:37 +0000

Haha…thank god. I should really actually click on the links first before I pop a vein.

How is Zuffa allowing one of their marquee guys appear on a potential (very deep pocketed) competitor’s show (albeit a talk show). I guess all press is good press…

By: 45 Huddle

45 Huddle — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 00:40:02 +0000

It’s a talk show, not a fight.

By: The Gaijiin

The Gaijiin — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 23:27:42 +0000

“Mark Cuban said he would have a surprise name for his ‘Inside MMA’ HDNet debut show (hosted by Bas Rutten & Kenny Rice w/ Kevin James). The surprise name is Chuck Liddell.”

Please tell me this doesn’t mean UFC doesn’t have Liddell under contract to fight Silva…I can’t take this fight not happening AGAIN!

By: Zack

Zack — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 22:37:54 +0000

Hell yea…the Oilers. Go Warren Moon.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 22:05:53 +0000

Winnipeg Jets never die!

By: Jordan Breen

Jordan Breen — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 20:33:21 +0000

Matt,

I don’t really root for a team. However, I will tell you that I think Peter Forsberg, Michael Nylander and Cam Neely are the greatest things since slicest bread.