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Thursday, July 15th, 2010The media debates about steroids and drug usage in MMA has
Women – Independent World MMA Rankings (July 16, 2010)
Thursday, July 15th, 2010New rankings for the female MMA scene, just in time to set up for what will be a very important Summer slew of women’s fights that will impact a lot of rankings in the months ahead.
Former UFC matchmaker John Perretti sounds off on death of Michael Kirkham in South Carolina
Thursday, July 15th, 2010Former UFC matchmaker John Perretti has a lot to say about the death of Michael Kirkham and the standards of the South Carolina athletic commission regards to fighter safety.
Strikeforce should have a GP-style Middleweight tournament
Thursday, July 15th, 2010If Strikeforce doesn’t somehow come up with a Grand Prix-style Middleweight tournament, they will be squandering a golden opportunity to emphasize their strongest, most-talented promotional weight class.
Ranking the top MMA fights of the first half of 2010
Thursday, July 15th, 2010What fight do you think was the best out of the bunch in the first half of 2010? A lot to choose from…
A very interesting reminder of the pro-wrestling connection in the MMA media
Wednesday, July 14th, 2010A lot of the top MMA writers and power brokers in the media were or still are pro-wrestling fans.
Video: Aoki vs. Crusher Kawajiri
Wednesday, July 14th, 2010Watch the destruction of Crusher Kawajiri’s ankle.
Strikeforce August card in Houston shapes up
Wednesday, July 14th, 2010The way the matchmaking is shaping up for Strikeforce this month and in August gives us an intriguing look into some of the depth issues with their roster.
Steve Austin says The Ultimate Fighter made him a hardcore MMA fan
Tuesday, July 13th, 2010Listen to Larry Pepe’s interview with Stone Cold Steve Austin and get a better understanding, from a pro-wrestler’s mindset, about why MMA is good and what the similarities/differences are between the two sectors.
Where the American fight industry stands right now
Tuesday, July 13th, 2010With a collapse in support for pro-wrestling, UFC has positioned themselves as WWE’s chief competition. This has made it even harder for anyone to try to get into the wrestling ballgame.
A few news items from a painfully slow early July news cycle
Monday, July 12th, 2010A painfully slow news cycle is matched only by a painful collapse of a legendary Japanese sport, Sumo.
Two takeaways from DREAM 7/10 Saitama Super Arena event
Saturday, July 10th, 2010DREAM is a promoting running on fumes and Jake O’Brien was the perfect symbolism as to where this promotion stands in the MMA landscape.
No Middleweight tournament for Strikeforce? Plus Brock/Cain date finalized
Friday, July 9th, 2010Tim Kennedy vs. Jacare for Strikeforce’s Middleweight title, Urijah Faber out until September, and Brock Lesnar vs. Cain Velasquez date set. CHAOS!
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