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Fight Opinion Radio #41: Old-School

By Zach Arnold | February 17, 2007

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We have a show this week that I think both MMA fans old and new will appreciate very much. We have two very entertaining guests this week on our show.

First, Aaron Crossen of The Valley Vanguard newspaper in Saginaw, Michigan joins us to talk about the debacle in Michigan regarding Toughman promoter Art Dore and the Michigan DLEG (Department of Labor & Economic Growth). It’s a battle that could kill amateur MMA for good in the state. Read Aaron’s article on the story here. More background on the situation can be found here and here. In regards to the people that Aaron suggested Fight Opinion readers contact and write to, the two names mentioned are Robert Swanson (former director of the DLEG) and Keith Cooley (who has just taken over as director). Please write these gentleman with nice, polite, and articulate letters stating that you don’t want to see Toughman-style illegal MMA events sanctioned and that Mixed Martial Arts is a viable business that the state of Michigan should regulate and sanction. Especially if you live in Michigan, you can make a big difference regarding the direction of MMA in Michigan by writing the DLEG and creating a positive movement for MMA in the state.

Second, we have the wild and crazy Wallid Ismail on our show this week to talk about old-school MMA and how the industry has changed so rapidly within the timespan of a decade. What was it like to feud with the Gracies in the 1990s when it was truly no-holds barred? How has the business positively or negatively changed recently? What are some of the goals coming up with Jungle FC (as noted in our story about JFC’s tie-up with boxing promoter Cedric Kushner)? Plus, more details about the lawsuit filed against Elite XC.

Also on this week’s show: A recap of Elite XC (who does Elite XC post the biggest threat to?) and the world-famous grab bag. 2 hours of the best weekly MMA radio show around.

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