Archive for April, 2007
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Monday, April 16th, 2007One of the fascinating things in watching the BodogFight PPV was the play-by-play commentating of Bob Sheridan, who is a famous boxing announcer. I remember him calling the Buster Douglas vs. Mike Tyson 1990 upset at the Tokyo Dome. On the BodogFight show, Sheridan amazingly put over everything he could. I don’t know how to […]
Future PRIDE plans
Sunday, April 15th, 2007Daily Sports has a report quoting Nobuhiko Takada about the upcoming Lightweight GP tournament. Takada is quoted as saying that it will begin on July 16th at Nagoya’s Rainbow Hall. Interestingly enough, he also claims that PRIDE 35 will take place in California this June. In Nikkan Sports, Takada discusses a proposal to create a […]
Sunday review: Serra speaks out about Hughes
Saturday, April 14th, 2007Manny Pacquiao defeaed Jorge Solis and Ruslan Chagaev defeated Nikolai Valuev on Saturday night in boxing action. Fight Report breaks down the heavyweight picture.
BodogFight 4/13 Russia event results
Saturday, April 14th, 2007Results here from Sherdog. Fight Report show review here. Also, Bodogbeat review here as well. Post your show thoughts in the comments section.
PRIDE 5/20 Saitama show postponed
Saturday, April 14th, 2007Dream Stage Entertainment issued a press release stating that Lorenzo Fertitta has asked for the PRIDE 5/20 Saitama Super Arena event (the promotion’s Lightweight GP tournament – first round) to be postponed. “There is not enough time for production and promotion.”
Evening headlines: Focus on Fedor
Friday, April 13th, 2007The writer who was hounding Xyience & UFC online is apparently back. One question I would like to get your answer on: If Bodog is in fact taking bets on their own BodogFight show, are you comfortable or uncomfortable with this taking place?
Fight Opinion Radio #45: The funeral of PRIDE
Friday, April 13th, 2007Jonathan Goulet & Caleb of The Fightworks Podcast join us on this week’s edition of Fight Opinion Radio. Check out Jonathan’s site and find out how you can sponsor him for future fights. We have a big two-hour radio show in store for you this week, as we discuss all of the major MMA happenings […]
The Zoo in Tunica
Friday, April 13th, 2007By Zach Arnold Tonight at Fitzgerald’s Casino in Tunica, Mississippi, boxer Zab Judah made his comeback after a year-long suspension. He faced Ruben Galvan, who was all but called a jobber in this tune-up fight. Originally, this fight was supposed to take place outdoors but had to be moved inside to an indoor facility due […]
Friday update: Heat-up for Lindland vs. Fedor
Thursday, April 12th, 2007Pawel Nastula is training with Mirko Cro Cop. Satoru Kitaoka submitted Fabricio “Pitbull” Monteiro at today’s DEEP Korakuen Hall event to earn a spot in the PRIDE Lightweight GP tournament (starting on 5/20 at Saitama Super Arena). Also at the DEEP event, Murilo Bustamante defeated Ryuta Sakurai by KO in 3’50 of R1. On the […]
The Ultimate Fighter Season 5, Episode 2
Thursday, April 12th, 2007By Erin Bucknell I discovered that the reason I automatically like Jens is because he reminds me of pro wrestler Spike Dudley, who’s just awesome. Small, wiry, and kinda dirty looking (this is not an insult by the way), it works. Cole is so happy after his first fight that he practically sobbing. I can […]
Link dump: More coverage of Nick Diaz
Thursday, April 12th, 2007From Denis Martins: Jacare collides with Jeremy Jackson at Gracie FC World BJJ and ADCC champion Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza will be facing UFC veteran Jeremy “The Scorpion” Jackson at Gracie FC: “Evolution” on May 19th. Jackson, a veteran of UFC and WEC events, has a 9-5 resume and the chance to redeem himself from his […]
Link-o-rama: A lot of MMA audio clips
Wednesday, April 11th, 2007My latest article at MMA Insight discusses the natural comparisons between the last episode of WCW Nitro and the PRIDE 34 show. Much like Dana White has told PRIDE fighters, Vince McMahon made a lot of promises to WCW wrestlers after he bought that company out. We know how well that turned out. Speaking of […]
Uncertain futures for PRIDE fighters
Tuesday, April 10th, 2007Nikkan Sports has a headline grabber today, claiming that Hidehiko Yoshida will fight at 205 pounds in the future (for a run at the UFC Light Heavyweight division). The article claims that Yoshida’s 5/20 Saitama Super Arena fight will be preparation for him fighting in UFC later this Summer. Daily Sports has an article claiming […]
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