Archive for July, 2010
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Saturday, July 24th, 2010Now we have Antoino Margarito vs. Manny Pacquiao. Why even bother?
Strikeforce 7/23 Comcast Arena in Everett, Washington
Friday, July 23rd, 2010All the information you need for tonight’s Strikeforce event from Everett, Washington, which will air on Showtime.
Notes from the latest Association of Boxing Commissions meeting in New Orleans (MMA news)
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010News and notes from the Association of Boxing Commissions meeting in New Orleans, which has some interesting developments for the MMA world.
StubHub doing promotional contest to give away an “Ultimate Fan Experience” at UFC 118 in Boston
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010StubHub is doing a promotional ticket package giveaway for the UFC 118 show in Boston. Here’s the press release.
Some shake-my-head level stories brewing in MMA
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010The more news that breaks in MMA, the more I wonder what the hell is going on — including Strikeforce now suddenly considering Fedor vs. Werdum in Russia for the rematch.
The man who beat Roy Jones in Australia finds himself with a new kind of spotlight
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010Danny Green, the Australian Cruiserweight who beat Roy Jones, has now find a new spotlight on him and this one is a bit more uncomfortable.
Should Jake Shields get a UFC title shot if he beats Martin Kampmann?
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010Forget whether or not Jake Shields needs to be ‘protected’ by UFC. Can he beat Martin Kampmann and if he does, does he deserve an immediate title shot?
A sneaky tactic that Strikeforce is considering with their upcoming tournaments
Wednesday, July 21st, 2010Wonder why Strikeforce seems interested in doing tournaments? Think about the ‘champion’s clause.’
More yakuza scandal action in Sumo and get ready for Rampage/Machida
Wednesday, July 21st, 2010Who you got, Rampage or Machida? Plus, more hot yakuza action in the Sumo world. Filthy.
UFC 118: 8/28 TD Garden in Boston
Tuesday, July 20th, 2010UFC 118 is headlined by Frankie Edgar vs. BJ Penn for the UFC Lightweight title, but the star fight on the card is Randy Couture vs. James Toney in a “MMA vs. Boxing” themed fight.
Dave Meltzer: UFC should limit how much they show Jake Shields on TV and PPV
Monday, July 19th, 2010Dave Meltzer thinks that UFC should limit how much they expose the fans to Jake Shields because he might become another Jon Fitch in their eyes.
Who will Floyd Mayweather fight next? Plus, what to do with Ken Shamrock?
Monday, July 19th, 2010Lazy Summer day equals a slow news cycle, but there’s plenty of conversation about who Floyd Mayweather will fight next if he doesn’t face Manny Pacquiao.
MMAFA web site launch today; Fighters Association vs. Union
Monday, July 19th, 2010With the launch of the MMA FA web site today, the question should be asked — is there value in having a fighters association in MMA?
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