Archive for June, 2009
Next Entries »More on the Juanito Ibarra lawsuit against Tito Ortiz and MMA web sites
Saturday, June 6th, 2009I’ve read the Juanito Ibarra lawsuit filing against Tito Ortiz and many MMA web sites. I think this lawsuit could become a big public relations nightmare.
Strikeforce 6/6 St. Louis (Scottrade Center)
Saturday, June 6th, 2009Nick Diaz vs. Scott Smith and Robbie Lawler vs. Jake Shield headlines Strikeforce’s Saturday night event in St. Louis on Showtime.
Juanito Ibarra sues Tito Ortiz and MMA Media outlets
Saturday, June 6th, 2009Juanito Ibarra filed a lawsuit against Tito Ortiz and MMA media outlets for comments Ortiz made about Ibarra’s prior business relationship with Quinton “Rampage” Jackson.
Japanese media reports: Expelled Russian sumo wrestlers receiving fight offers
Saturday, June 6th, 2009As Russian Sumo wrestlers Roho & Hakurodzan fight to try to get back into Sumo once again, there are multiple media reports in Japan saying the men have received fight offers from both Japanese and foreign organizations.
MMA Live (June 4th, 2009) show recap
Friday, June 5th, 2009On this week’s edition of MMA Live – Kimbo Slice appearing on The Ultimate Fighter, Urijah Faber vs. Mike Brown in Sacramento for WEC, and Strikeforce’s St. Louis event with Robbie Lawler vs. Jake Shields.
Satoshi Ishii signs with World Victory Road (Sengoku)
Thursday, June 4th, 2009Judoka & Olympic gold medalist Satoshi Ishii has signed with World Victory Road (Sengoku) to make his MMA debut later this year.
Media notes: Who got axed for Kimbo Slice on TUF, UFC legislation in New York moves forward
Thursday, June 4th, 2009The Vancouver Sun reports that a combination of changes to UFC’s The Ultimate Fighter reality show, including the introduction of Kimbo Slice, has cost three Canadian MMA fighters slots on the television program. Plus, UFC and Dana White score the first big victory in a long process to get Mixed Martial Arts legalized in the state of New York.
Kimbo Slice, The Ultimate Fighter, and White America
Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009Kimbo Slice should do real well in UFC given the company’s demographics and audience make-up. There are many lessons to be learned here.
Dana White and his mysterious new ‘big business deal’
Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009A new TV deal in the works for UFC?
Lisa Olson profile article on Bob Reilly
Monday, June 1st, 2009Former New York Daily News and current AOL Fanhouse writer Lisa Olson has a profile article on New York state politician Bob Reilly, who is desperately trying to keep MMA from being legalized in the state.
UFC finds a reason for you to watch TUF and his name is Kimbo Slice
Monday, June 1st, 2009UFC has found a new reason for you to watch The Ultimate Fighter. Does the tag team of Kimbo Slice and Rampage Jackson interest you?
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