Archive for January, 2009
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Saturday, January 31st, 2009One of UFC’s biggest shows of all time, headlined by Georges St. Pierre vs. BJ Penn, is drawing record interest. Find out who won at UFC 94.
Broadsheet coverage leading up to UFC 94
Friday, January 30th, 2009There seems to be as much media coverage for UFC’s version of the Super Bowl as there is for the actual Super Bowl itself this year.
Juan Urango vs. Herman Ngoudjo
Friday, January 30th, 2009ESPN2 aired an interesting fight between Juan Urango and Herman Ngoudjo from Montreal, Quebec, Canada. How would the hometown judges score the bout after the end of 12 rounds?
Antonio Margarito interview on ESPN Deportes
Friday, January 30th, 2009Antonio Margarito defended himself in an ESPN Deportes interview that aired on Friday Night Fights, stating that he did nothing wrong in regards to allegations of a plaster-like substance on the tape used for his hands. Teddy Atlas said that the California State Athletic Commission needs to be more open and transparent about the situation.
UFC 94 (1/31 Las Vegas) fight card
Friday, January 30th, 2009Here is the full card line-up for this Saturday’s big UFC show at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, headlined by BJ Penn vs. Georges St. Pierre.
Is ‘mmalogic’ connected to Zuffa?
Thursday, January 29th, 2009Astroturfing, leaks, and all sorts of questions about how UFC could or could not be using blogs to get their message out in terms of MMA business deals.
Dana White and UFC want to pump you up and take over the fitness industry…
Thursday, January 29th, 2009Dana White wants to invade your hometown gym and take over the fitness industry.
Predictions post – GSP vs. BJ Penn
Thursday, January 29th, 2009Who do you think this Saturday night’s fight, BJ Penn or Georges St. Pierre?
The legendary Helio Gracie dies at age 95
Thursday, January 29th, 2009Helio Gracie, the patriach of the legendary BJJ family, has died at the age of 95.
CSAC suspends license of Antonio Margarito
Wednesday, January 28th, 2009Antonio Margarito has had his boxing license temporarily suspended by the California State Athletic Commission.
A mysterious Japanese scandal that could even top what happened to PRIDE
Tuesday, January 27th, 2009What is it about the Japanese fight business having such a powerful attraction to the ‘dark world’?
Yahoo Sports should give credit to MMA Payout on the UFC/360 deals story
Tuesday, January 27th, 2009Adam Swift and the MMA Payout deserve credit for first bringing to light the possibility of UFC implementing 360 deals with their fighters. Plus, my thoughts on what historical analogy best suits what Affliction’s MMA operation resembles.
Larry Merchant: Affliction had to pay ODLH $5 million USD just to show up
Monday, January 26th, 2009I’ll take $5 million USD plus a private jet to appear at your next MMA show if you make the offer. And, I promise I won’t poach your headliner and promote him on my own fight show in the future.
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