Archive for February, 2009
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Tuesday, February 10th, 2009Frank Shamrock vs. Nick Diaz is reportedly booked for Strikeforce’s April 11th at the HP Pavilion (San Jose Arena).
Station Casinos and bankruptcy: Letting the chips fall where they may
Monday, February 9th, 2009Station Casinos makes a pre-packaged bankruptcy offer. Will it be accepted?
February 2009 site news & notes
Sunday, February 8th, 2009An update on site donations, our site’s MySpace account, and our brand-new mailing list.
A video lesson for fans: Don’t attack a boxer, MMA fighter, or pro-wrestler
Sunday, February 8th, 2009Don’t get into an altercation with someone whose profession involves boxing, pro-wrestling, or MMA.
(Boxing) Vic Darchinyan wins in Anaheim
Saturday, February 7th, 2009In front of a small crowd in Anaheim on Saturday night, “Evil” Vic Darchinyan pummeled Jorge Arce and won by TKO.
Alex Rodriguez, MLB, and NSAC drug testing policies
Saturday, February 7th, 2009Ivan Trembow recently reported on some possible shortcomings about out-of-competition drug testing by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. However, do recent news reports about the way drug testing is handled in other sports bring a new perspective on how we should judging the job the NSAC is doing?
UFC February 7th (Sun Dome) card line-up
Saturday, February 7th, 2009Josh Neer may be fighting on the undercard, but his recent DUI arrest has brought some (un)wanted attention for his fight against Mac Danzig in Tampa on February 7th.
Chuck Champion and Pro Elite are not done yet
Friday, February 6th, 2009Pro Elite is not dead. So, what are they up to exactly?
Joe Calzaghe announces retirement from boxing
Thursday, February 5th, 2009Joe Calzaghe has retired from boxing. What is his legacy in the sport? Plus, what is next for super-middleweight champion Carl Froch?
Strikeforce taking over Elite XC is best possible outcome
Thursday, February 5th, 2009Strikeforce taking over the Elite XC TV deals with Showtime and CBS is a good outcome for MMA.
BJ Penn’s camp files legal inquiry for NSAC investigation
Wednesday, February 4th, 2009BJ Penn’s camp has filed a legal inquiry for the Nevada State Athletic Commission to investigate the actions of Georges St. Pierre’s cornermen during his UFC 94 fight.
Debating the future growth potential of MMA as an industry
Wednesday, February 4th, 2009Some people see MMA growing over the next five years and becoming a mainstream sport. Others view MMA as falling into the same trap as poker and becoming a fad or a niche sport.
About those newly-proposed UFC-branded fitness gyms…
Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009If Derek Jeter-branded 24 Hour Fitness Gyms can draw big business, why can’t UFC-branded fitness gyms do similar business?
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