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Monday, March 24th, 2008Interesting link of the day is that MMA Madness is up for sale. AOL Fanhouse: Bidding wars coming to MMA? EXC could use CBS deal to add UFC talent The Dayton Daily News (OH): CBS deal could help EXC lure new talent Steve Sievert: Much at stake as CBS readies first shot at MMA Gary […]
Sunday news review (3/16/08)
Sunday, March 16th, 2008The Honolulu Star-Bulletin: Kala Kolohe Hose sitting on top of the world The Columbus Dispatch (OH): Sports editor tries to wriggle away from angry MMA fans The South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Grappling tournament has big turnout (this is about the NAGA West Palm Beach event) The Winnipeg Sun: Kalib Starnes fights for himself The South Florida […]
That Never Back Down movie must be lousy…
Friday, March 14th, 2008Denis Martins: Paulo Fliho in rehab, out of WEC fight WEC HP: Company statement on Paulo Filho Mike Coughlin: Thoughts on the DREAM debut event The Princeton Daily Clarion (Indiana): Ex-PCHS grappler John Turner dreams of ultimate fighting crown The Daily Record (UK): Cage fighters look for respect despite ‘cockfighting’ claims The News & Observer: […]
Wednesday weekly review: Matt Lindland wants your vote
Wednesday, March 12th, 2008The big story of the day is that Matt Lindland is attempting a run at political office. KPIC CBS 4 is reporting that Lindland has thrown his name into the Oregon primary race in an attempt to become the Republican nominee for a local House seat. The Canadian Press: The Road Warrior looks forward to […]
Monday news & notes (3/10/08)
Monday, March 10th, 2008The big story of the day is this New York Times article talking about UFC’s upcoming campaign to get MMA legalized in New York state. Apparently, UFC will have a new web site called MMA Facts to try to positively persuade public opinion about the business. The Dayton Daily News (OH): Diego Saraiva has impressive […]
Friday reading material (3/7/08)
Friday, March 7th, 2008The Sun (UK): Chuck Liddell demands re-match with Keith Jardine The Arizona Republic: Melvin Guillard vs. Eric Regan set for Rage in the Cage 105 tonight The College Times (AZ): Get ready for a Rage in the Cage rumble The Washington Post: A new grip on talent – popularity of MMA is benefitting amateur wrestling, […]
Friday night fights: Heat-up for Kimbo vs. Tank
Friday, February 15th, 2008There’s a new site called http://www.intheguard.tv that has been launched. Check it out. Sherdog: Cuban’s HDNet Fights enters Couture-UFC war UFC HP: Tim Boetsch vs. Matt Hamill added to UFN 4/2 card (full card line-up here) MMA California: 2008 California State Pankration Championships 15 Rounds (Gary Herman): EXC Miami event predictions Fox Sports: Kimbo, Antonio […]
Fight Opinion Radio #76: Thaler family MMA get-together
Friday, February 15th, 2008Jeff Thaler and Thaler family members join us this week to recap the WEC 32 event from Wednesday night in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Does Carlos Condit deserve the praise that he is receiving online? Where does he stand in terms of worldwide rankings in his weight class? Plus, what’s the best sports analogy to use […]
Wednesday news review (2/14/08)
Thursday, February 14th, 2008The latest IFL SEC filing. KSBY 6 Action News: Knockout crowd shows up in San Luis Obispo to meet Chuck Liddell at book appearance The Canadian Press: Scalpers move in to fill demand for UFC 83 tickets in Montreal MMA Betting Blog: Kimbo or Tank? Find out where the smart money is going The Barrie […]
WEC 2/13 Albuquerque
Wednesday, February 13th, 2008Event results: MMA Weekly | The Fight Network | Sherdog | MMA Mania | Yahoo Sports Steve Sievert was right – that is a packed house in Albuquerque. This is a fantastic show. Chase Beebe got schooled by Miguel Torres and Jamie Varner frustrated Rob McCullough in a fight that featured some heavy punching in […]
Tuesday reading material (2/12/08)
Tuesday, February 12th, 2008Popular Japanese MMA writer Hiroshi Nielsen caught this screen capture of Yahoo Japan’s main page today. Kazuyuki Fujita’s signing with World Victory Road was a main story on the site. Hiroshi thinks that it’s not so much a sign that MMA is hugely popular in Japan right now, but rather a testament to the power […]
Monday news review (2/11/08)
Monday, February 11th, 2008There was a media announcement on Monday night that there will be a press conference at Hotel Metropolitan Edmont in Tokyo (Chiyoda district). At the press conference, PRIDE staff members and FEG/K-1 staff members will unite together to announce the name of their new MMA promotion (focusing on the ‘large coalition’ philosophy). Nightmare of Battle: […]
WEC 2/13 Albuquerque card line-up
Sunday, February 10th, 2008As of Monday: Carlo Prater vs. Carlos Condit Jamie Varner vs. Rob McCullough Miguel Torres vs. Chase Beebe Manny Tapia vs. Antonio Banuelos Hiroyuki Takaya vs. Leonard Garcia Josh Grispi vs. Mark Hominick Del Hawkins vs. Coty Wheeler Charlie Valencia vs. Yoshiro Maeda Micah Miller vs. Chance Farrar Scott Jorgensen vs. Jesse Moreng
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