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Wednesday, December 30th, 2009The ghost of Xyience past has hit bankruptcy court — and the news could be real ugly for the Fertitta empire.
The Fight Opinion Five: Supporting the Black Man
Sunday, December 27th, 2009The four biggest Black MMA stars over the past decade were Bob Sapp, Quinton Jackson, Kimbo Slice, and Rashad Evans. Critics have long claimed that MMA appeals to white fans only. Is there truth to that criticism? Plus: Is MMA a sport that is open to minority stars who don’t feel pressured to play up certain stereotypes?
The Fight Opinion Five: The Regulators and The Drug Cheats
Saturday, December 26th, 2009The past decade saw an explosion of States and countries regulating Mixed Martial Arts. Now the focus is on the regulatory bodies and whether or not they’re going to live up to their end of the bargain and enforce the rules, including proper and effective drug testing.
The Fight Opinion Five: The Pro-Wrestling Connection
Friday, December 25th, 2009Antonio Inoki understood what was going on with the MMA boom in the early part of the 2000s. The problem was that he didn’t know how to properly execute his vision and where things would go. He couldn’t predict the future, even though his gut told him where things were heading.
Ontario indicating an embrace of MMA regulation in the future
Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009Ontario province looks like they will open up business for MMA regulation soon.
UFC President Dana White’s defense of Tiger Woods
Thursday, December 17th, 2009Dana White does not like Jesper Parnevik nor does he like the piling on that the media is doing to Tiger Woods.
Report: Frank Mir vs. Shane Carwin set for UFC 111
Wednesday, December 16th, 2009Frank Mir is about to get pummeled by Shane Carwin in 2010.
Bouts on UFC’s Australia debut card
Tuesday, December 15th, 2009Are you buying or selling the card for UFC’s Australia debut?
UFC 107 (12/12 Memphis at FedEx Forum)
Saturday, December 12th, 2009BJ Penn vs. Diego Sanchez headlines UFC 107 on December 12th in Memphis at FedEx Forum.
Dan Henderson on his MMA legacy and what’s in store for his future
Friday, December 11th, 2009In the article linked above, Henderson talks about what negotiations with UFC were like and what kind of a deal Clinch Gear has with Strikeforce. Some very interesting, candid comments.
Dana White pre-UFC 107 press conference quotes
Friday, December 11th, 2009Dana White talked about upcoming UFC expansion plans in 2010 at a pre-fight press conference for UFC 107 in Memphis.
Transcript of Marc Ratner interview on HDNet
Thursday, December 10th, 2009Recently, HDNet host Ron Kruck did a satellite interview with Marc Ratner, the former boss of the Nevada State Athletic Commission who currently works for Zuffa (the parent company of UFC).
Mystery UFC PPV event in Memphis featuring Frank Mir in semi-main event
Wednesday, December 9th, 2009Frank Mir is talking… and talking… and talking… non-stop about Brock Lesnar, Cheick Kongo, and naturally himself.
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