Archive for November, 2011
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Wednesday, November 30th, 2011Chris Leben got busted for usage of heavy-duty painkillers. We know a lot of fighters use PEDs and painkillers. So, how do we slow down this negative trend and its predictable consequences?
UFC’s Love/Hate relationship the with First Amendment
Tuesday, November 29th, 2011The UFC says New York’s MMA ban should be overturned based on First Amendment grounds. So, if they’re such staunch defenders of the First Amendment, shouldn’t they face heat for backing SOPA/Protect IP?
Full UFC Japan 2012 (2/26 Saitama S.A.) card is Bushido-level at best
Sunday, November 27th, 2011The full UFC Japan 2012 card line-up is a disappointment in terms of addressing the tastes of the Japanese fans.
Losing face: Enron-style Japanese fight scene scandals
Saturday, November 26th, 2011Just when you think the bad news from Japan can’t stop flowing, a new layer of excrement hits the fan.
MMA Link Club: Dealing with a bunch of turkeys in the fight game
Thursday, November 24th, 2011Too many turkeys in the MMA game today to even discuss on a frequent basis.
When Fedor met Satoshi Ishii on NYE; card will not air on broadcast TV
Thursday, November 24th, 2011You buying or selling the prospects of Fedor vs. Satoshi Ishii for NYE?
A tribute to Mark “Bison” Smith, dead at age 38
Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011A close friend of mine, Mark “Bison” Smith, died at the age of 38 in Carolina, Puerto Rico due to complications from a heart attack.
Victor Conte: Time for commissions to use Carbon Isotope Ratio testing
Monday, November 21st, 2011Victor Conte, the Godfather of BALCO, says it’s time for state athletic commissions to step up their drug testing game with simple, new metrics for analysis of both urine & blood testing samples.
UFC 139 (11/19 San Jose Arena): Faber, Wanderlei, Henderson, Shogun put on all-time classic displays of greatness
Saturday, November 19th, 2011A look at UFC’s two big November 2011 fight cards.
MMA Link Club: The matchmaking direction of UFC Japan 2012
Friday, November 18th, 2011UFC Japan is a great card on paper… except for the fact that it’s not going to appeal to the Japanese fans.
Chael Sonnen calls Anderson Silva a ‘fruity boy’ on TSN
Wednesday, November 16th, 2011Maybe the worst MMA-themed interview I’ve ever seen on a major sports television network in my whole life.
Searchable text of UFC’s lawsuit against New York
Tuesday, November 15th, 2011Fed up with the political process in New York, UFC is now hitting the courts to get MMA legalized in the state.
Shane Carwin will be out 10 weeks after back surgery
Monday, November 14th, 2011Injuries are a big part of the MMA game and the severity of some of the surgeries is no laughing matter.
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