Archive for May, 2009
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Thursday, May 28th, 2009It’s a slow news period, but there are a few interesting news items out there to focus on.
DREAM 9 gets a boost in TBS TV ratings with help from Daisuke Naito
Tuesday, May 26th, 2009DREAM 9 did very good ratings numbers. However, a lot of new questions arise after the promotion’s Yokohama Arena event.
DREAM 9 (5/26 Yokohama Arena): Kid Yamamoto vs. Joe Warren
Sunday, May 24th, 2009Kid Yamamoto vs. Joe Warren was announced for DREAM 9 on 5/26 at Yokohama Arena. What do both fighters have in common? Figure it out and you have your real storyline.
UFC 98 (5/23 Las Vegas)
Friday, May 22nd, 2009An interesting undercard booked for UFC 98, including a couple of curious calls for main card fights.
The obligatory “OMG! Fedor vs. Barnett” post
Thursday, May 21st, 2009AOL Fanhouse is reporting that Fedor vs. Barnett is tentatively set for the third Affliction MMA show. Some questions to ponder with this news…
“As far as his fighting career… I don’t know.”
Tuesday, May 19th, 2009Is Dana White’s stance on Chuck Liddell fighting one more time softening?
PR – XBoxMMA.com officially launched
Tuesday, May 19th, 2009The new UFC Undisputed video game is being released for the XBox, and now users can access XBoxMMA.com to help enhance their gaming experience.
Video: UFC 98 main event preview
Monday, May 18th, 2009All of the major UFC hype videos for the show have 50,000 or more hits on YouTube. There is clearly strong interest in this show (online).
(Boxing) Andre Ward takes care of business against Edison Miranda
Sunday, May 17th, 2009Boxer Andre Ward fought in Oakland in front of 7,818 and won a 12-round unanimous decision against Edison Miranda. Next up: Carl Froch.
Josh Barnett: Next fight is in August
Saturday, May 16th, 2009Is Josh Barnett in Affliction this August a sure bet?
K-1 5/16 Amsterdam Arena card
Saturday, May 16th, 2009Simon Rutz will help promote a K-1 event on May 16th at Amsterdam Arena in Holland.
The mainstream media coverage of UFC
Saturday, May 16th, 2009Is the media ignorant or intentionally misrepresenting facts about UFC?
Bobby Lashley squashes jaybrone in 24 seconds in Canada
Friday, May 15th, 2009Bobby Lashley won a squash match in Canada on Friday night.
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