Archive for February, 2009
« Previous EntriesWar Machine Koppenhaver wins in Montreal
Saturday, February 28th, 2009Jon “War Machine” Koppenhaver went to Montreal and won Friday night in the main event of the XMMA show.
February 26th chalkboard: Hasim Rahman in MMA, Yoshihiro Akiyama talks to Sankei Sports
Thursday, February 26th, 2009Hasim Rahman wants into MMA and Kimbo Slice was his inspiration. Yes he can!
Fight Opinion Radio #94: UFC 95 fallout and a big UFC 2010 prediction
Thursday, February 26th, 2009Caleb of The Fightworks Podcast joins us this week on Fight Opinion Radio to discuss the fallout from UFC 95, along with thoughts on a myriad of other MMA topics.
What you’re reading most this past week (end of Feb. ’09)
Thursday, February 26th, 2009A lot of you really love to read Steve Cofield. A lot.
UFC signs Yoshihiro Akiyama
Wednesday, February 25th, 2009Yoshihiro Akiyama is bringing his Oil of Olay and exquisite fashion sense to the Octagon.
It’s come to this: Tim Sylvia vs. Ray Mercer in a boxing match
Wednesday, February 25th, 2009Tim Sylvia has gone from losing to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in UFC to losing to Fedor in 36 seconds in Affliction to now facing Ray Mercer in a boxing match in Atlantic City.
Article of the Day: Is Josh Koscheck now an ‘also-ran’ in MMA?
Wednesday, February 25th, 2009Everyone seems to be giving Josh Koscheck a hard time lately. Is it fair?
PR: Tequila CAZADORES Named Official Spirit Sponsor of Ultimate Fighting Championship(R)
Wednesday, February 25th, 2009Hey, UFC has another alcohol-related sponsorship — this time, a tequila brand.
Report: New Mexico politician wants to ban MMA in his state
Wednesday, February 25th, 2009So much for the success of last year’s WEC event in Albuquerque in terms of persuading politicians that MMA is good for the state of New Mexico.
UFC 95 draws 1.6 cable rating
Tuesday, February 24th, 2009An estimated 1.6 million people watch UFC 95 and HGH InFusion’s sponsorship of Dan Hardy.
Quick news items to read in a post-UFC 95 world
Tuesday, February 24th, 2009There will be a new edition of Fight Opinion Radio coming. A miracle truly has happened.
A note on the Pennsylvania athletic commission…
Monday, February 23rd, 2009Pennsylvania has now passed legislation to regulate Mixed Martial Arts. The main athletic commissioner in PA for years has been Greg Sirb, and his public reputation in boxing circles is mixed at best.
Dan Hardy sponsored by HGH InFusion at UFC 95 – will anyone in the media notice or care?
Sunday, February 22nd, 2009Dan Hardy was openly sponsored by HGH InFusion at the UFC 95 event in London, England on February 21st. What should we make of this and will anyone in the media take notice of this unique sponsorship?
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