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Friday, July 18th, 2008According to Ticketmaster, anyways. The Canadian Press: Affliction looks to carry fashion success to world of MMA The LA Times: UFC’s Dana White, Affliction’s Donald Trump face off USA Today: MMA is alive, kicking The New York Post: Dueling MMA brands dilute fan base MMA Junkie: Affliction to broadcast entire ‘Banned’ fight card The Canadian […]
Reports: Rampage Jackson in the hospital
Thursday, July 17th, 2008Sherdog leads out the coverage on this story. And if you needed more proof of how much steam this story is picking up, there are reports on the situation at MTV.com, Sports Illustrated, and the IHT (NY Times family). Additional articles at The Long Beach Press-Telegram, The Daily Pilot, and Orange County Register. CBS2 in […]
Kelvin Hunt: Making the case for Tim Sylvia beating Fedor
Thursday, July 17th, 2008Originally posted here. This weekend, a fight is taking place that to the casual fan bears little significance. However, this fight could very well be the most important fight happening this weekend. Tim Sylvia vs. Fedor Emelianenko is a fight that hardcore fans have been talking about forever and now it’s happening. This fight answers […]
New details released in media about Rampage Jackson incident
Thursday, July 17th, 2008More details are coming out regarding Quinton Jackson’s alleged hit-and-run incident and they are not pretty at all. As if the story wasn’t strange enough, the folks at Total MMA found this. The Sun in the UK asked Michael Bisping for his thoughts on the situation. Jason Probst: Fight of the Night – UFC vs. […]
The latest on Rampage vs. the authorities
Wednesday, July 16th, 2008The Long Beach Press-Telegram is reporting that a court date has been set for August 15th. TMZ is covering the Toyo Tires aspect of the story. The Baltimore Sun notes a very ironic twist in the situation.
TMZ: Rampage is in the hospital
Tuesday, July 15th, 2008Report here, in their own inimitable style. Will Rampage face any jail time? Here is an LA Times wire report. MMA Opinion: Pictures of Rampage Jackson’s arrest
Quinton “Rampage” Jackson meets the police
Tuesday, July 15th, 2008Quinton Jackson has long been a favorite of TMZ, the Hollywood gossip web site that has become a powerhouse in US media circles. He’s appeared on TMZ more times than you can count to promote himself or say wild things. Unfortunately, he’s found himself again on TMZ, but in a much different light. Quinton Jackson […]
Today’s chalkboard (7/15/08)
Tuesday, July 15th, 2008Total MMA radio has an interview with Amir Sadollah. Stephen Quadros: Affliction 7/19 Honda Center event preview The Fightworks Podcast: OPML file of 60 BJJ blogs you should be reading The Las Vegas Sun: Fiercest UFC fighter isn’t in the ring – fan with disability helped change access rules, now writes for sport’s web site […]
The InBev/Budweiser story and the MMA angle
Tuesday, July 15th, 2008If you don’t know what I’m referring to, start here. Focus on this paragraph: With the U.S. economy slowing, InBev might constrain spending on sports endorsements, said John Sweeney, director of sports communication at University of North Carolina’s School of Journalism. But the company must guard against competitors swooping in to buy any advertising space […]
Kelvin Hunt: Why Chuck Liddell should move to the heavyweight division
Monday, July 14th, 2008Originally posted here. The UFC Light Heavyweight division is THE best division in all of MMA. Many new faces have emerged since this time last year… with a few fighters with familiar names that are no longer present. As we all know, the UFC’s HW division is lacking something. The one guy (Brandon Vera) they […]
Today’s chalkboard (7/14/08)
Monday, July 14th, 2008Gumby (On the Mat): What drives me crazy (BJJ class) The San Diego Union-Tribune (CA): Brandon Vera’s skills start with wrestling The Baltimore Sun: Q & A with Brandon Vera The Des Moines Register (IA): Muay Thai’s popularity surges with MMA Sportsnet (Canada): Mark Pavelich Q & A Gregg Doyel (CBS Sports): Don’t let size […]
Fight Opinion Radio #85: The debate over the judging for Rampage/Griffin at UFC 86
Friday, July 11th, 2008While we are busy fielding offers for advertisers, we took some time to interview Rami Genauer of Fight Metric to talk about Forrest Griffin’s unanimous decision win over Quinton “Rampage” Jackson at UFC 86. Rami explains how the Fight Metric system ruled the bout a draw. Meanwhile, there’s dissension in the ranks of Fight Opinion […]
Today’s MMA media content
Thursday, July 10th, 2008Brandt DeLorenzo at MMA Opinion asks where Brad McCray is and whether or not he’s still with Sherdog. Kevin Iole gives James Irvin points for honesty when it comes to how Irvin is trying to sell his chances of winning his July 19th bout against Anderson Silva. Luke Thomas appeared on Mauro Ranallo’s radio show […]
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