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Wednesday, April 16th, 2008Before we head to today’s news links, I wanted to give a tip of the cap to Michael David Smith over at AOL Fanhouse. MDS has been spearheading a big effort over at that web site to increase the volume of MMA coverage, feeling that there was clearly an underserved need for legitimate MMA writing […]
Tax day stack ‘o stuff (4/15/08)
Tuesday, April 15th, 2008Eddie Goldman has a new radio show, reviewing the recent YAMMA Pit Fighting event. A preview: This show was well-received by the fans in attendance, who cheered the victors in the two Masters’ Superfights, Oleg Taktarov and Pat Smith, and the one-night, eight-man single elimination heavyweight tournament, Travis Wiuff. Onto today’s headlines.
Reports: Choi Hong-Man out of the fight game for three years
Monday, April 14th, 2008From Yeo Jong-Hoon News story and interview. It appears that Choi Hong-Man will head to the Korean army training center on April 21st. He decided to head to the army and not postpone because he could have been in trouble with South Korea’s military laws. It is very difficult to get a visa for him. […]
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 […]
Sunday news review (4/13/08)
Sunday, April 13th, 2008Just wanted to give my thanks to everyone for the amount of support we’ve received recently. This site is a full-time job whether we like it or not and I cannot strongly say ‘thank you’ enough to everyone for continuing to back us. It means a lot to me. I promise that I will get […]
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, […]
Thursday trash talk: Roy Jones Jr. vs. Dana White
Thursday, April 10th, 2008The Canadian Press: One year after winning UFC title, Matt Serra is still looking for respect (and magazine covers) The Times-Herald Record (NY): UFC dangles upstate fights The Ilford Recorder (UK): Khalid Ismail goes into the lion’s cage Adam Swift: HDNet vs. Zuffa remanded to state court Kevin Iole: Travis Lutter gets chance for redemption […]
Wednesday’s chalkboard (4/9/08)
Wednesday, April 9th, 2008The Baltimore Sun: Growing MMA from the Ground up in Baltimore with John Rallo and Binky Jones The Orlando Sentinel: Fight ’til you scream for ultimate ‘guy TV’ Bloody Elbow: Zuffa’s dangerous summer Sportsnet (Canada): Following Fedor Sherdog: Fedor confirms fight with Tim Sylvia Javno: Fedor would quickly deal with Mirko Cro Cop The Sun […]
Tuesday news clippings (4/8/08)
Tuesday, April 8th, 2008The Southwark News (UK): David Haye eyeing MMA in his thirties Setanta Sports (UK): UFC top 10 pound-for-pound list The New York Daily News: Roy Jones Jr. disappointed that match-up with UFC star Anderson Silva is off Bloody Elbow: Fightlinker vs. Dave Meltzer Walrus Magazine: Roland Barthes vs. MMA MMA Predictions: CSAC releases numbers 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 […]
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