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Monday, June 30th, 2008Here’s a report claiming that Delaware could soon ban MMA. Jake Rossen asks whether or not we should care about Quinton Jackson vs. Forrest Griffin at UFC 86. It harkens back to a debate hardcores love to have online, which is how effective or ineffective UFC has been in marketing Jackson (as compared to Chuck […]
A setback for Matt Hughes
Wednesday, June 25th, 2008NBC Sports is reporting that Matt Hughes suffered a torn MCL in his left knee during his UFC 85 London fight against Thiago Alves. On his personal web site, Hughes says that he has a torn MCL & partially torn PCL. Fortunately, the ACL in the left knee was not torn or else that would […]
Media notes
Wednesday, June 25th, 2008The rest of this week looks to be slower than molasses for media coverage, and hopefully next week things pick up for the heat-up of Forrest Griffin vs. Quinton Jackson. An attempt to put over WAMMA. The Independent (UK) has two articles (here and here) on Michael Bisping & Rosi Sexton, respectively.
The big story of the day is…
Tuesday, June 24th, 2008… about UFC’s plans to run stadium shows in the UK. More information here and here.
Monday news & notes (6/23/08)
Monday, June 23rd, 2008I have two new articles at MMA Memories (here and here), if you are interested in checking them out. The first article is my take on Lorenzo Fertitta’s increased role in UFC management and the second article is a laundry list of lessons that we all should learn from some of MMA’s big-money losers. The […]
Today’s chalkboard (6/18/08)
Wednesday, June 18th, 2008Amateur MMA tournaments are coming to Singapore soon. The Washington Times has more thoughts on the current landscape in the MMA industry. The latest update on possible MMA regulation in the state of New York. Michael Bisping is going to be training with boxer David Haye in Cyprus. Other headlines: The Canadian Press: UFC aims […]
There’s as much fighting outside of the cage than in it these days
Tuesday, June 17th, 2008Here is a press release detailing Ricco Rodriguez’s upcoming fight on June 28th in Salt Lake City for the UCE promotion. Sherdog is reporting that UK star Dan Hardy will make his UFC debut on October 18th in England. Josh Gross at Sports Illustrated has a preview of the upcoming MMA Summer calendar. I like […]
Monday media review (6/9/08)
Sunday, June 8th, 2008WVR has booked Saitama Super Arena for 8/24. BTW, not a single Japanese media outlet is giving the paid number of fans for the Sengoku III show that happened yesterday in Saitama. I’ve never seen that happen before. Usually at least one outlet will go with a worked number. Matt Stewart (F4W Online): Kimbo Slice’s […]
UFC 85 this weekend in London
Thursday, June 5th, 2008Besides the mystery Sengoku III event at Saitama Super Arena, we have an under-the-radar UFC event in London with some pretty intriguing match-ups. Here’s a preview of upcoming attractions: MMA Betting Blog: UFC 85 odds – Matt Hughes vs. Thiago Alves MMA Junkie: Performify’s picks for UFC 85 MMA Analyst: UFC 85 betting preview MMA […]
Feeding the beast: The media can’t stop talking about Kimbo Slice
Wednesday, June 4th, 2008Bryan Burwell (NBC Sports & St. Louis Post-Dispatch): With Kimbo-mania, CBS has jumped into the abyss of human cockfighting Mike Chiappetta (NBC Sports): Some MMA coverage deserving of beatdown The Missoulian (MT): Kimbo, CBS don’t put new sport’s best fist forward The Dayton Daily News (OH): The demand for MMA doesn’t justify airing it The […]
The New York Times is watching you, MMA bloggers
Monday, June 2nd, 2008MMA Predictions has released a Google Gadget that will deliver a new MMA fighter to your Google HP each morning. It’s a unique way to be exposed to certain fighters you may not be familiar with yet. Here is the link to the gadget. The New York Times has two articles today talking about the […]
Ortiz/White feud continues to draw media attention
Saturday, May 17th, 2008Todd Martin: BJ Penn vs. Sean Sherk showdown should be classic grudge match The Sun (UK): BJ Penn hits back at Sean Sherk Michael Bisping: It’s doomsday for Jason Day ESPN The Magazine: MMA submission – Kung Fu Panda Kevin Iole: Mike Tyson fight or no, Kimbo Slice is no freakshow Sam Caplan: ‘TUF’ coaches […]
Today’s chalkboard (4/14/08)
Wednesday, May 14th, 2008Fox Sports: Tito Ortiz — ‘I plan on fighting for three more years’ Fox Sports: IFL is seeking buyers for the troubled league Sherdog: IFL changes while seeking a future Fight Hype: Christopher Bell — ‘What’s really the big deal about steroids?’ Setanta Sports (UK): Keith Jardine – legend slayer The Calgary Sun: Workout with […]
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