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Tuesday, May 6th, 2008If anyone can find me an RSS feed for the articles Josh Gross writes on SI, I’ll add it to our page. The one ‘interesting’ story of the day is Matt Lindland reportedly threatening to file a lawsuit against the ex-wife of politician Bob Packwood. Sports Illustrated: While the UFC dodges worry, EXC isn’t as […]
Today’s chalkboard (5/5/08)
Sunday, May 4th, 2008I’m not dead, but mainstream media coverage of MMA sure has been the past couple of weeks. I expect that to dramatically change in the next week, as we will see the heat-up for Sherk vs. Penn and also the upcoming EXC show at the end of this month. Onto today’s headlines. The South Florida […]
Today’s chalkboard (5/1/08)
Thursday, May 1st, 2008Reuters: CBS honcho rips network’s extreme fight plan Bloody Elbow: EXC on CBS – ‘not socially responsible’ Sherdog: Chris Leben turns himself in New York Newsday: Rights for UFC sought for bigger market in NY Ben Fowlkes: Mac Danzig – reality star or professional athlete? AOL Fanhouse: Sherk, Penn pass drug tests, but ‘there’s more […]
Fight Opinion Radio #80: Josh Barnett & Shayna Baszler
Sunday, April 27th, 2008We decided to go with a different format for this radio show. This time around, the guests are the co-hosts… and it made for some interesting radio. Listen to Mr. Barnett discuss his philosophy on catch wrestling (in relation to jiu-jitsu) and his pointed comments towards Eddie Bravo. Shayna discusses her future with Elite XC […]
Thursday trash talk: Way too much media coverage
Thursday, April 17th, 2008The Vaughan Today (Canada): Mark Bocek set for UFC 83 Yahoo Sports: ‘Ace’ plays the cards he’s been dealt WEYI NBC25: Fedor to fight on July 19th TSN (Canada): GSP determined to regain title at UFC 83 Business Wire (press release): Chuck Liddell signs ‘potential’ multi-million dollar deal with Iceman Rx Inc. Setanta Sports (UK): […]
Matt Serra starting to gain some more media traction
Monday, April 14th, 2008We have a lot to get to today, so let’s waste no time. Marketwire: Aussie Soles signs a deal with Matt Serra The Canadian Press: Mark Bocek used to school UFC owners The Rochester Post-Bulletin (MN): It was a big night for Travis Wiuff in Atlantic City Jake Rossen: YAMMA Pit Fighting — the latest […]
Today’s chalkboard (4/12/08)
Saturday, April 12th, 2008Main matches from today’s IGF event at Osaka Prefectural Gym: Naoya Ogawa defeated Travis Tomko in 11’43 with a choke sleeper and Josh Barnett defeated The Predator in 11’01 with a cross heel-hold (photo here). Jan “The Giant” Nortje defeated Montanha Silva in 4’44 by disqualification. The Peterborough Examiner: UFC jitters take toll on first-time […]
Fight Opinion Radio #79: Mark Dion
Friday, April 11th, 2008We’re back this week with an intriguing spotlight interview featuring Mark Dion of City Boxing. Mark talks about his recent experiences in arbitration in regards to being owed money by former client Brandon Vera, along with details about some of the past meetings he has had with UFC. A very intriguing and timely interview. Plus, […]
TUF 8 tryouts take place in Boston
Friday, April 11th, 2008The Boston Herald: Aspiring fighters chase UFC glory at TUF 8 tryouts Spiked Online (UK): A bloody exciting sport The Winnipeg Sun (Canada): Stay hungry, handlers say to Joe Doerksen Sportsnet (Canada): Jason MacDonald diary The Oregonian: Matt Serra overcomes obstacles The Edmonton Metro News (Canada): Bean there, done that for Butterbean The Fayetteville Observer […]
Josh Barnett talks about Shayna Baszler
Friday, April 11th, 2008From the man himself: Before Shayna made her way to cage last night we had game plan, worked on concepts and strategies and all were on the same page. But when her entrance music kicked in everything seemed to go out the window and like subjects for which her song was inspired and named for, […]
Hector Lombard signs with Elite XC
Monday, April 7th, 2008Press release from www.cfcworld.com.au Cage fighting Championship CFC is proud to announce that current Middleweight Champion Hector “Shango” Lombard has signed with Elite XC and will be fighting in the U.S. after his Title defence against Fabiano Capoani of Brazilian Top Team on CFC #4 May 23rd 2008 at Luna Park’s Big Top Stadium. This […]
Today’s chalkboard (4/6/08)
Sunday, April 6th, 2008Sherdog: More controversy at a ShoXC event The Boston Herald: Kenny Florian ready for all comers Jack Encarnacao: Kenny Florian sets himself apart The Boston Globe: Team Link puts BJJ on the map The South Florida Sun-Sentinel: UFC on Spike TV has strong ratings MMA Junkie: Kim Couture wins in MMA debut Fox Sports: Champions […]
MMA’s moneyball era coming soon?
Saturday, April 5th, 2008AOL Fanhouse: Is MMA ready for the moneyball era? (a great interview with Fight Metric) The Winnipeg Sun: Top 10 Canuck fighters The Quad City Times: Commenters take UFC to the mat The Canadian Press: Sam Stout to get love from crowd at UFC 83 Dave Meltzer: Frank Shamrock still relevant in big picture The […]
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