Archive for May, 2010
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Sunday, May 23rd, 2010Rashad Evan’s trainer, Greg Jackson, is confident that his man is prepared for his upcoming fight against Quinton “Rampage” Jackson this Saturday night at UFC 114 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Fans, fighters, and insiders gather at Queen’s Park in Toronto for MMA Day
Sunday, May 23rd, 2010MMA Day was held Saturday in Toronto and drew some significant media attention. The momentum is building and there is great anticipation about Tuesday’s announcement from UFC regarding their future plans in the province.
Talk Radio: Why is the media making such a big deal out of the racial remarks made by UFC stars Rampage Jackson and Rashad Evans?
Saturday, May 22nd, 2010Here’s a discussion for you — has the media overblown the racial remarks that Rampage Jackson and Rashad Evans made on a UFC conference call earlier in the week?
Enson Inoue: 50/50 chance I’ll fight again in MMA. Right now, yakuza MMA is very hot.
Saturday, May 22nd, 2010Enson Inoue had quite a remarkable interview with Jordan Breen last Thursday. Here is a long summary of what Enson had to say in response to his marijuana arrest, prospects of a full-time MMA comeback, and gangsters fighting in MMA.
It’s time for Strikeforce to get rid of their ban on elbow strikes on the ground
Saturday, May 22nd, 2010After watching Matt Lindland on last night’s Showtime broadcast fight Kevin Casey, the obvious needs to be stated — it’s time for Strikeforce to get rid of their elbow striking ban when fights go to the ground.
UFC establishing an office in Toronto is good news for MMA; Update — UFC books Rogers Centre (Sky Dome) date for March 2011
Friday, May 21st, 2010UFC’s expansion into Toronto by opening a new office in the province of Ontario is a big deal that will only help grow Mixed Martial Arts in Canada.
Strikeforce 5/21 Rose Garden in Portland, Oregon
Friday, May 21st, 2010Matt Lindland attempts to rebound by facing Kevin Casey, friend of reality TV star Spencer Pratt, this Friday in Portland, Oregon at the Rose Garden.
Kevin Iole: Don King almost signed Tito Ortiz for MMA. What if he signed Fedor in the future?
Friday, May 21st, 2010Kevin Iole & Steve Cofield of Yahoo Sports had a discussion about Don King stopping Ricardo Mayorga from fighting Din Thomas last weekend in an MMA fight. Plus: How much interest does Don King have for getting into the MMA business?
Talk Radio: Discussing a strategy that Alistair Overeem could use to defeat Fedor Emelianenko
Friday, May 21st, 2010Jordan Breen discusses the one strategy Alistair Overeem could use to beat Fedor Emelianenko. Plus: Just as I predicted, Overeem is back in Japan and Strikeforce is out in the cold… again.
Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney: I want to talk to Scott Coker and make a fight happen between Eddie Alvarez & Gilbert Melendez, and the money split should not be “disproportionate”
Thursday, May 20th, 2010Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney believes that a fight between Bellator FC Lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez and Strikeforce Lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez can be booked on equitable terms — as long as he can get a hold of Scott Coker.
Women – Independent World MMA Rankings (May 18, 2010)
Thursday, May 20th, 2010The women’s version of the Independent World MMA Rankings for May of 2010.
Sherdog: MMA commentators really do suck right now. Is Strikeforce too much pro-wrestling-ish?
Thursday, May 20th, 2010You’re not alone if you think MMA commentary, in general, sucks right now. This rant is dedicated to you.
Kevin Iole & Steve Cofield: Hey, maybe we overrated both Brett Rogers & Fedor
Thursday, May 20th, 2010Kevin Iole & Steve Cofield of Yahoo Sports debated whether or not both Brett Rogers & Fedor are overrated. Plus, how much trouble is Strikeforce in as far as their relationship with Showtime is concerned?
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