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Thursday, June 26th, 2008I have a new article up at MMA Memories discussing the prospects of Urijah Faber vs. Kid Yamamoto happening. It’s a fight that I think we all want to see, but it will be a very complicated process politically to get it booked. Business Week: Giving UFC its proper due The Stockton Record (CA): EXC […]
The media heat-up for Saturday’s TUF Finale event
Friday, June 20th, 2008I have a new article up at MMA Memories, which discusses the divide in MMA media circles regarding the Nick Diaz/KJ Noons post-match brawl in Hawaii last weekend. You can read that article by clicking here. If you want to subscribe to that site’s RSS feed, use this link. Onto today’s headlines.
Today’s chalkboard (6/18/08)
Wednesday, June 18th, 2008Amateur MMA tournaments are coming to Singapore soon. The Washington Times has more thoughts on the current landscape in the MMA industry. The latest update on possible MMA regulation in the state of New York. Michael Bisping is going to be training with boxer David Haye in Cyprus. Other headlines: The Canadian Press: UFC aims […]
Steve Cofield brings the dirt on Andrei Arlovski
Tuesday, June 17th, 2008Hard-hitting journalism at its finest. One question — will Tim Sylvia try to bring a replica WAMMA belt with him on a date with Miss Mikula?
Video: Paul Buentello interview
Tuesday, June 17th, 2008There’s as much fighting outside of the cage than in it these days
Tuesday, June 17th, 2008Here is a press release detailing Ricco Rodriguez’s upcoming fight on June 28th in Salt Lake City for the UCE promotion. Sherdog is reporting that UK star Dan Hardy will make his UFC debut on October 18th in England. Josh Gross at Sports Illustrated has a preview of the upcoming MMA Summer calendar. I like […]
Today’s chalkboard (6/16/08)
Monday, June 16th, 2008The MMA California site has a new message board, which can be accessed right here. Check it out. New York Magazine has an article on UFC’s attempts to get MMA legalized in the state of New York. Count the number of items in the article that make you laugh or cringe. Sam Caplan has a […]
Report: UFC will go head-to-head with Affliction on 7/19
Sunday, June 15th, 2008This report reminds me of the 1980s pro-wrestling scene when Vince McMahon was determined to crush regional promotions by going into their markets and blowing them out of the water. McMahon was successful and got what he wanted. Dana White will probably accomplish the same result, too.
The latest in MMA politics
Thursday, June 12th, 2008Sam Caplan at CBS Sports has a new article about officiating in MMA, with Big John McCarthy giving his thoughts on recent controversies in the business. ESPN the Magazine is reporting that Chuck Liddell vs. Rashad Evans is tentatively set for UFC’s Atlanta event this September.
A lack of heat for Rampage Jackson vs. Forrest Griffin
Thursday, June 12th, 2008Everything you need to know about the upcoming DREAM 4 card can be found right here. Jack Encarnacao has a great article on Jason “Mayhem” Miller and his philosophy in the fight business. ESPN asks a big question today on their web site in regards to whether or not MMA will become an Olympic sport. […]
Choi Hong-Man has successful surgery to remove tumor
Tuesday, June 10th, 2008Nikkan Sports published a story today claiming that Choi Hong-Man had a successful operation to remove the tumor in his pituitary gland that caused him to be blocked from fighting in California at the LA Coliseum last year. Hong-Man is expected to be in the hospital for about a week in recovery and may appear […]
Josh Barnett profiled on NHK
Monday, June 9th, 2008NHK recently did a profile of Josh Barnett. His favorite word? Fight. The Fightworks Podcast: Your turn to interview Xande Ribeiro, BJJ world champion USA Today: Jeff Monson pulled off of this Saturday’s Adrenaline MMA event The Santa Rosa Press-Democrat (CA): There will be blood… and when there is, fight doctor Gary Furness will be […]