Archive for July, 2008
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Tuesday, July 15th, 2008If you don’t know what I’m referring to, start here. Focus on this paragraph: With the U.S. economy slowing, InBev might constrain spending on sports endorsements, said John Sweeney, director of sports communication at University of North Carolina’s School of Journalism. But the company must guard against competitors swooping in to buy any advertising space […]
Upcoming dates for Randy Couture promotional book tour
Monday, July 14th, 2008This is for his new book, Becoming The Natural: My Life In and Out of the Cage. (Amazon, Barnes & Noble). Monday, July 21st – NYC / Virgin Megastore Times Square (6:00 PM) Tuesday, July 22nd – NYC / Borders Wall Street (12:30 PM) AND Bookends in Ridgewood, NJ (6:00 PM) Thursday, July 24th – […]
Nick Lembo to chair ABC MMA committee
Monday, July 14th, 2008The following is a statement from Mr. Lembo’s office. I have been asked to chair the ABC’s MMA committee. The ABC is comprised of athletic commissions from the United States and territories, Canadian provinces and both countries sovereign indian lands. I would like your participation and input with regard to review of professional and amateur […]
Kelvin Hunt: Why Chuck Liddell should move to the heavyweight division
Monday, July 14th, 2008Originally posted here. The UFC Light Heavyweight division is THE best division in all of MMA. Many new faces have emerged since this time last year… with a few fighters with familiar names that are no longer present. As we all know, the UFC’s HW division is lacking something. The one guy (Brandon Vera) they […]
Today’s chalkboard (7/14/08)
Monday, July 14th, 2008Gumby (On the Mat): What drives me crazy (BJJ class) The San Diego Union-Tribune (CA): Brandon Vera’s skills start with wrestling The Baltimore Sun: Q & A with Brandon Vera The Des Moines Register (IA): Muay Thai’s popularity surges with MMA Sportsnet (Canada): Mark Pavelich Q & A Gregg Doyel (CBS Sports): Don’t let size […]
M-1 in Japan this Thursday
Sunday, July 13th, 2008DEEP will run an M-1 co-promotional show on Thursday at Korakuen Hall featuring two team challenge themes: America vs. France and Japan vs. Holland. America vs. France 70 kg: Keith Perrigon vs. Samuel Judes 76 kg: Vince Ortiz vs. Farouk Lakebir 84 kg: Jason Bukich vs. Karl Amoussou 93 kg: Bryan Harper vs. Christian M’pumbo […]
Affliction online videos
Sunday, July 13th, 2008They have a YouTube channel set-up right here. Here is a 3 1/2 minute video preview for this weekend’s show at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California:
Fight Opinion Radio #85: The debate over the judging for Rampage/Griffin at UFC 86
Friday, July 11th, 2008While we are busy fielding offers for advertisers, we took some time to interview Rami Genauer of Fight Metric to talk about Forrest Griffin’s unanimous decision win over Quinton “Rampage” Jackson at UFC 86. Rami explains how the Fight Metric system ruled the bout a draw. Meanwhile, there’s dissension in the ranks of Fight Opinion […]
Today’s MMA media content
Thursday, July 10th, 2008Brandt DeLorenzo at MMA Opinion asks where Brad McCray is and whether or not he’s still with Sherdog. Kevin Iole gives James Irvin points for honesty when it comes to how Irvin is trying to sell his chances of winning his July 19th bout against Anderson Silva. Luke Thomas appeared on Mauro Ranallo’s radio show […]
Advertising on Fight Opinion
Thursday, July 10th, 2008If you are interested in advertising on our web site, we’re interested in working with you to make it happen. We will not accept offers from fight promotions or advertisers we deem to be questionable. Quick information about our site Our site was launched on Christmas of 2005. Over the course of the site’s three-year […]
DREAM 5 card line-up
Thursday, July 10th, 20087/21 Osaka Castle Hall (3 PM) Yoshihiro Akiyama vs. Katsuyori Shibata Mark Hunt vs. Mr. X Kuniyoshi Hironaka vs. Motoki Miyazawa Norifumi “Kid” Yamamoto vs. Joseph Benavidez Lightweight GP reserve match: Joachim Hansen vs. Black Mamba Lightweight GP: Eddie Alvarez vs. Tatsuya Kawajiri Lightweight GP: Shin’ya Aoki vs. Kaoru Uno Lightweight GP finals
Today’s chalkboard (7/10/08)
Thursday, July 10th, 2008Dan Wetzel (Yahoo Sports): Competition sends Dana White back to basics Luke Thomas: I love Dana White’s ruthlessness Florida Today: MMA hits Brevard County (Joe Silva is quoted) Florida Today: MMA sheds violent image (with quotes from Marc Ratner) Jason Macdonald: Brutal scoring – MMA judging right now is so ridiculous, and something needs to […]
PR: MAX goes global with live event DVD deal
Thursday, July 10th, 2008Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) promoter MAX Xtreme Fighting is continuing to forge its impressive reputation in the sport by releasing special edition DVDs of its hit 2008 Belfast and Glasgow shows. MAX Xtreme Fighting has signed a deal with DVD labels giant ILC Media, the official DVD partner for Chelsea FC, to launch its first […]
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