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Sunday, January 28th, 2007By Tomer Chen On December 7, 2006, the International Boxing Hall of Fame (IBHOF) announced their 2007 class of inductees, with legends Roberto Duran, Pernell Whitaker & Ricardo Lopez as the living inductees (there were 13 total inductees from various eras and categories). On September 25, 2006, the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Mixed Martial Arts Hall […]
The importance of weight
Saturday, January 20th, 2007By: Tomer Chen Weight, in many combat sports throughout history, was a secondary consideration. Most combat sports began with the very basics, forming a very fundamental set of rules (such as Broughton’s rules in Boxing, which eventually became the London prize ring rules and was the foundation of the Bare-knuckle era from the 1700s to […]
Monday media headlines
Monday, January 15th, 2007Jake Rossen: Un-“Natural” Selection UFC HP: Promotion will charge $50 USD for PPVs in HD The Houston Chronicle: Coaching gives BJ Penn route back to lightweight division PR Newswire: New fantasy MMA web site targets UFC & PRIDE fans Media Syndicate: More PR for Elite XC KTLA: Love packs a punch (written by the same […]
The third man in the ring
Sunday, January 7th, 2007By Tomer Chen Perhaps the hardest job in combat sports (and really, sports in general) is that of the referee. Unintentionally or not, they often, through their attempt (or lack thereof) to enforce the rules of the ring/cage can make or break a fight. A fight may be stopped seconds in from a trigger happy referee […]
Bad boys, bad boys…
Thursday, January 4th, 2007More drug testing fun — Thiago Alves reportedly tests positive for a diuretic. And, famous boxing broadcaster Jim Lampley finds himself in hot water. NBC San Diego has more information.
Fighting and the bottom line
Saturday, December 30th, 2006By Tomer Chen Throughout the history of combat sports, there have been titanic clashes between two fighters which the public had demanded to face each other in order to be recognized as ‘the’ man. One of the earliest examples of such a superfight would be the 1860 John C. Heenan-Thomas Sayers bout which pitted an […]
Mike Tyson arrested in Arizona
Friday, December 29th, 2006By Zach Arnold It sure looks like former boxing heavyweight champion Mike Tyson was undergoing rigorous training for his upcoming PRIDE fight in Macau, which was to be part of PRIDE’s triangulation plan to make inroads into the casino world. OK, so Tyson got arrested early Friday morning in Scottsdale, Arizona on charges of DUI […]
The perils of judging
Thursday, December 21st, 2006By Tomer Chen Perhaps the most contentious topic in the world of combat sports is the area of judging in fights. To begin, combat sports can have one of the following decisions rendered either after the distance is completed or one fighter cannot continue due an accidental injury (eye poke, headbutt, etc.), also known as […]
Wednesday weekly notes
Wednesday, December 20th, 2006There is a lot going on behind the scenes that will come to fruition publicly in a couple of days. You will be pleased by what is being produced. Business Wire (PR): Andrei Arlovski gets top role in film Never Submit The News & Star (UK): Cage Rage star Rob Broughton praises Workington promoter BodogFight: […]
Sunday media links
Sunday, December 10th, 2006A fight in Louisiana to keep MMA from being banned, famous Japanese baseball player Kiyohara will appear at K-1’s Osaka Dome event, and another boxing writer indicates that UFC could be a “fad.”
Champions & Contenders
Saturday, December 9th, 2006By Tomer Chen Combat sports such as Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts, just like team sports such as Baseball, Football & Basketball, have always relied on the prestige of a recognized championship (or championships) to be the centerpiece of their products. Fans want to see who will win the World Series, Superbowl or Stanley Cup […]
Sunday media special
Sunday, December 3rd, 2006For the last 48 hours, I have been suffering from an amazing amount of information overload as far as media coverage. Don’t suffer the same fate, but do keep yourself updated on the latest MMA news & notes. Full-post view will do the trick. Also, if you haven’t already, listen to our newest edition of […]
Friday media guide
Thursday, November 30th, 2006More Nick Diaz fights coming up, Dr. 90210 meets the Gracies, Gilbert Melendez announces his next PRIDE fight (and it’s not against Aoki), more controversy over Nastula’s alleged failed drug test, and more fun with Dana White.
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