Archive for October, 2012
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Tuesday, October 30th, 2012The fastest summary read of what’s happening in the MMA scene heading into November 2012.
Lea Young: Women starting to push boundaries in male-dominated BJJ scene
Sunday, October 28th, 2012Meet Alexis Carvalho, one of the many female faces in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu scene who are breaking the glass ceiling for women in the sport.
What UFC didn’t tell the public about Jeremy Stephens (who knew what?)
Wednesday, October 24th, 2012It looks like there was more to the story regarding Jeremy Stephens getting arrested and sent back to Iowa than Dana White told the public.
Jeff Blatnick dies at age 55
Wednesday, October 24th, 2012MMA pioneer Jeff Blatnick has died at age 55.
On Dana White and women fighting in the UFC…
Tuesday, October 23rd, 2012Dana White throws a bone to the press saying he will create a women’s division in the UFC. Is it crazier than Lorenzo Fertitta’s claim that India’s youth are tiring of Bollywood and want UFC?
Georgia’s Andy Foster takes over paralyzed California State Athletic Commission, but with a twist…
Tuesday, October 23rd, 2012Former MMA fighter Andy Foster from Georgia is now the new Executive Officer of the California State Athletic Commission. However, there’s a twist to the story that hasn’t been told…
ABC/MMA LLC letter to deadbeat Che Guevara at the California State Athletic Commission
Tuesday, October 16th, 2012The official letter to the California State Athletic Commission from the Association of Boxing Commissions regarding cutting off California from their database.
Jon Fitch issued bounties to black belts to try to choke him out
Sunday, October 14th, 2012Jon Fitch says no one can choke him out with a rear naked choke. He’s even putting his money where his mouth is.
UFC fighter Ryan Jimmo spouts off about gay people
Sunday, October 14th, 2012It’s never a good idea to say stupid remarks on Twitter. The Internet never forgets.
Dana White’s $2,000 media challenge
Sunday, October 14th, 2012Dana White issued a $2,000 media challenge for anyone who can name a “hit” on Spike TV since UFC has left the network. Pay up, Dana.
No surprises at UFC 153 in Rio
Saturday, October 13th, 2012UFC’s two October cards certainly aren’t lacking in depth, although the top fights are not exactly big headliners for casual fans.
Deadbeats: California State Athletic Commission stiffing Association of Boxing Commissions on money over MMA information access
Friday, October 12th, 2012Che Guevara and the California State Athletic Commission seem to sympathize with deadbeats. It takes a deadbeat to know one, doesn’t it?
Strikeforce 11/3 Oklahoma City show canceled; next show January?
Friday, October 12th, 2012The ill-fated Strikeforce show set for November 3rd in Oklahoma City has been canceled.
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