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Archive for February, 2006

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Techno Goliath headed to the military

Friday, February 3rd, 2006

By Zach Arnold Digital Chosun has an article about Choi Hong-Man’s dilemma in regards to South Korea’s laws regarding mandatory military service. The article states that Hong-Man’s plan is to try to postpone the mandatory service date to 2008 (meaning he would have two years left to fight in K-1, then go into the military). […]

Fujinami the Dragon with wrath

Friday, February 3rd, 2006

By Tetsuya Sano inspired by Multiple Romantic (Japanese) ブラックキャットさんの通夜にて悲しみに暮れる藤波辰璽新日本プロレス執行役員は以下のような発言をしている。(2月1日東京スポーツより) Corporate officer of New Japan, Fujinami’s following remarks at Black Cat’s wake grow dark (Tokyo Sports, February 1st) 「今日は勘弁して。しゃべれる状態じゃない。久しぶりに泣いた。人目もはばからず…」と悲しみをこらえたが、すぐに涙が頬をつたった。  契約更改で、キャットさんは興行部への異動が決まっていた。だが、悩み抜いた末の決断だったことを、藤波は知っている。(中略)それでもキャットさんは文句一つ言うことなく、興行部としての再出発を準備していた。亡くなる前日には「当日、遅れたらみんなに迷惑がかかるから」とリングトラックが置いてある調布の車庫にわざわざ、下見に訪れていた。 「新日本の大変さ、選手の思いを背負って、ネコちゃんが逝っちゃったのかな。むごい。無念でならない。(棺の中の表情は)穏やかだったね。彼も(契約更改で)かなりきつい条件を突きつけられた。でも不満を漏らすこともなかった。最後に奥さんに言った言葉が『みんなを恨まないで』『会社のことを悪く言わないで』だよ。今の会社のバカどもに言ってやりたい」 “Pardon me today. It is hard to talk. I cried for a long time. I do not hesitate in public.” Tears went along at once […]

Hollywood Tito

Thursday, February 2nd, 2006

By Zach Arnold Tito Ortiz, according to IMDB.com, has a limited role in the upcoming controversial film Valley of the Wolves Iraq. It is a Turkish film that is expected to do good business in several countries, but may not get such a heartwarming reaction in America. Money quotes: “The scenario is great,” Istanbul Mayor […]

New Randy Couture Interview

Thursday, February 2nd, 2006

MMA Weekly has posted a very good interview with former light heavyweight champ Randy Couture. He discusses his training for this fight, what went wrong with the last fight, and how he plans to change things the third time around. I’m prepared to keep my composure and stick to my game plan, hunt this son […]

Fight Opinion Radio: Episode 5

Thursday, February 2nd, 2006

This week’s show features special guest analyst Rob Sayers, along with co-hosts Adam Summers & Mike Sempervive, discussing the story of the legendary Carlson Gracie Sr. dying on Wednesday. Plus, Rob helps Adam & Mike preview the upcoming UFC 57 show. In addition, Adam & Mike have a two-part discussion on boxing (the heavyweights in the first segment, the lighter weight classes in the second segment).

UFC 57 Preview

Wednesday, February 1st, 2006

By Jason Adams UFC 57 – Las Vegas, Nevada February 4th, 2006 Super Bowl weekend also plays host to the “Super Bowl” of Mixed Martial Arts, The Ultimate Fighting Championshps. The UFC is gaining in popularity across the country and the UFC brass hope that this pay per view broadcast, UFC 57:Couture/Liddell III, will boost […]

Report: Carlson Gracie dies

Wednesday, February 1st, 2006

By Zach Arnold Denis Martins (writer for ADCC) contacted me from Brazil today and reported to me that Carlson Gracie died this morning in America. This news comes shortly after an OntheMat report of Gracie being taken to a Chicago-area hospital due to a liver infection. Update: Rafael Werneck of Gracie Magazine posted the following […]

MMA News round-up

Wednesday, February 1st, 2006

By Zach Arnold Gryphon has a report about K-1 wanting to establish a promotional connection with UFC. The most interesting note is that K-1 is managing the booking for Royce Gracie in UFC. The quotes from Gryphon’s report come from God Bless the Ring (Burning Spirit has more in Japanese). The Japanese fans wonder if […]

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