Archive for November, 2015
ESPN: Is America cheering Ronda Rousey’s demise because “she behaved like she had a dick?”
Monday, November 23rd, 2015Over a week removed from Ronda Rousey’s knockout loss to Holly Holm, American sports fans can’t get enough of their Ronda roasting. Is this about sexism or celebrating the destruction of a perceived promotional myth?
Six feet Down Under for UFC’s portrayal of Ronda Rousey as Mike Tyson
Saturday, November 14th, 2015Ronda Rousey not only lost to Holly Holm, she got destroyed. Dana White acted like his dog died. Holly Holm displayed a graciousness & class that we should all cheer for.
UFC & USADA are using anti-yakuza style civil policies on doping. Will it work? A bridge too far?
Saturday, November 14th, 2015UFC & USADA are attacking doping by using prohibited association, a policy which says that nobody can associate with a suspended fighter in any way, shape, or form. It is undoubtedly going to raise legal questions & challenges.
Rizin from the graveyard of golden oldies
Thursday, November 5th, 2015The old front man of PRIDE is back in front of the cameras, trying to launch an MMA revival in Japan. He has his work cut out for him in more than one way.