Archive for March, 2008
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Wednesday, March 12th, 2008The big story of the day is that Matt Lindland is attempting a run at political office. KPIC CBS 4 is reporting that Lindland has thrown his name into the Oregon primary race in an attempt to become the Republican nominee for a local House seat. The Canadian Press: The Road Warrior looks forward to […]
Tuesday reading material (3/11/08)
Tuesday, March 11th, 2008Slow news cycle today, but here are the news items I have for you. Here’s an interesting news item regarding Elite XC getting a new CEO. I don’t know if the company’s CFO leaving is a good thing or a bad thing. Josh Barnett: Learn the Fitness by Barnett program Steve Cofield: Jon Koppenhaver checks […]
No soccer ball kicks and foot stomps in DREAM
Tuesday, March 11th, 2008Yuji Shimada said that the DREAM promotion would aim to not have either soccer ball kicks or foot stomps in fights that take place in the DREAM ring. More on this story here and here. Mirko Cro Cop will face U-FILE camp member Tatsuya Mizuno at the DREAM 3/15 Saitama Super Arena event.
Fight Opinion Radio #78: Oleg Taktarov & Jeremy Lappen
Monday, March 10th, 2008This week, we have two special interviews for you. First, we have an interview with Elite XC matchmaker Jeremy Lappen. Jeremy stops by to talk about the new EXC/CBS deal and clarifies or disproves some of the rumors floating on the Internet about the business aspects of the new relationship. Second, we have an interview […]
Monday news & notes (3/10/08)
Monday, March 10th, 2008The big story of the day is this New York Times article talking about UFC’s upcoming campaign to get MMA legalized in New York state. Apparently, UFC will have a new web site called MMA Facts to try to positively persuade public opinion about the business. The Dayton Daily News (OH): Diego Saraiva has impressive […]
SLAMM!! ‘Nederland vs. Thailand IV’ road report
Sunday, March 9th, 2008Written by Adam Underhill SLAMM!! “Nederland vs. Thailand IV” IN ASSOCIATION WITH M-1 GLOBAL 02/03/08 START 13:00 In the small ever-developing borough of Almere, thousands of fight fans from across the world attended the Topsportcentrum in the desolate lands of this uninhabited Dutch town, to watch the biggest show on the kick-boxing calendar in the […]
Sunday news review (3/9/08)
Sunday, March 9th, 2008If you haven’t read my article previewing the DREAM project, go read it. New radio show should be available by tonight or tomorrow morning. The Cincinnati Enquirer: For Rich Franklin, fighting only part of the agenda The Ottawa Sun: Jason Day drops the hammer Great Reporter: Body by choke hold The Sweet Science: End of […]
Doom
Saturday, March 8th, 2008Ken Shamrock lost today. Video here.
DREAM debut event photos
Saturday, March 8th, 2008At next week’s event at Saitama Super Arena, there will be a photographer taking pictures on behalf of MMA Opinion. The photographer is interested and willing to sell any of the event photographs (including editing). If you’re interested in getting some photos of the event for your web site (and/or magazine), contact Brandt DeLorenzo at […]
Update on Xyience vs. Bergeron lawsuit (3/8)
Saturday, March 8th, 2008Even though Xyience’s legal team (the third different team appointed since the company filed suit against Rich Bergeron) got their time extension granted (making the next hearing in the case on 4/3 — two days after Xyience heads to bankruptcy auction for sale), Clark County court records show that Mr. Bergeron filed several motions this […]
Friday reading material (3/7/08)
Friday, March 7th, 2008The Sun (UK): Chuck Liddell demands re-match with Keith Jardine The Arizona Republic: Melvin Guillard vs. Eric Regan set for Rage in the Cage 105 tonight The College Times (AZ): Get ready for a Rage in the Cage rumble The Washington Post: A new grip on talent – popularity of MMA is benefitting amateur wrestling, […]
Updated DREAM 3/15 Saitama card line-up
Thursday, March 6th, 2008As it stands right now: Lightweight GP tournament matches: Katsuhiko Nagata vs. Artur Umakhanov Andre Dida vs. Eddie Alvarez Mitsuhiro Ishida vs. Jung Bu-Kyung Tatsuya Kawajiri vs. Black Mamba Kazuyuki Miyata vs. Luiz Buscape Kotetsu Boku vs. Joachim Hansen Shin’ya Aoki vs. JZ Calvan Welterweights: Hayato “Mach” Sakurai vs. Hidetaka Monma Plus: Mirko Cro Cop […]
Update on PFCWW vs. Sakakibara lawsuit
Thursday, March 6th, 2008On February 19th, PRIDE FC Worldwide Holdings LLC issued a summons to DSE Inc. to respond to the lawsuit filed in Clark County court. On Monday (3/3), PFCWW LLC counsel filed a motion to demand a jury trial in the company’s case against Nobuyuki Sakakibara. Sakakibara and company have not responded yet to the lawsuit […]
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