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Monday, January 28th, 2008The Godfather, Hiromichi Momose (photo – ZAKZAK) That’s the reaction in Japan amongst the various fight power brokers in regards to the news of Hiromichi Momose’s death. When the Godfather dies, everyone pays attention. There’s already a rumor floating that Momose died of heart failure. Sadaharu Tanigawa expressed shock at the news of Momose’s death, […]
Open comment post
Sunday, January 27th, 2008OK, let’s hope civility prevails, but anything MMA-related you want to comment on… go ahead and leave a comment at this post.
The Godfather of PRIDE dies
Sunday, January 27th, 2008Top story on Yahoo Japan’s front page Hiromichi Momose, the famous organizer of PRIDE in the company’s early days, has died at the age of 67. He was found unconscious in his bathtub. Momose was the original Godfather of PRIDE backers. He was recognizable to many PRIDE fans as the man at ringside for many […]
Feeds added
Saturday, January 26th, 2008I’ve added the feeds for both MMA Memories and Total MMA to the left sidebar. The left sidebar is getting crowded, so likely at one least feed will get demoted (read: removed). I’m not sure what feed it will be, however.
Now I’ve seen it all…
Friday, January 25th, 2008On Friday’s night edition of WWE Smackdown on The CW Network, noted MMA fan The Undertaker finished off his opponent (Big Daddy V, a 500-pounder) with a gogoplata. Initially, ‘Taker went for the rubber guard and failed in applying a triangle choke. However, he ended up applying the gogoplata and V busted out the fake […]
Another MMA money mark blows up in smoke
Friday, January 25th, 2008I remember media reports a few months touting Bonecrunch Fighting as a modified-version of the IFL with a local marketing approach in Florida. They even lined up Seth Petruzelli and Din Thomas as coaches. As of today, Bonecrunch Fighting has officially vanished.
Stallone, HGH, and UFC
Friday, January 25th, 2008On Wednesday’s Spike TV telecast of an Ultimate Fight Night live event from The Palms in Las Vegas, NV, Joe Rogan did a promo spot with Sylvester Stallone to promote the latest Rambo movie release. It was quite the interview. Stallone was busted in Australia for bringing vials of growth hormone in 2007. Today, Stallone […]
Why are the Fertittas bailing out Xyience (again)?
Friday, January 25th, 2008Update: MMA Payout claims a criminal investigation is coming. We’ve discussed Xyience’s bankruptcy this week on the site, and I asked a couple of questions that nobody has provided a sufficient answer for yet. Today, The Las Vegas Review-Journal is reporting that another Fertitta company, Zyen, is making a $1 million USD loan to Xyience […]
Thursday news crash course
Thursday, January 24th, 2008CBS Sports (Sam Caplan): Q & A with WEC VP Peter Dropick The Orange County Register: UFC 81 conference call audio clips The Seattle Times: Bob Sapp returns to Washington, ready to mix it up Hardcore Sports Radio: Bob Sapp audio interview ESPN Video: Randy Couture video interview Yahoo Sports: Roy Jones Jr. vs. Felix […]
How to lose 60% in one day
Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008Just ask the folks at Pro Elite, who watched their stock today plunge from $7.50 USD/share to $3.00 USD/share. The stock was once at $15.00 USD/share.
Report: WWE star Bobby Lashley gone from company
Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008All the details here. Why bother reporting this story on Fight Opinion? Because Bobby Lashley has great amateur wrestling credentials, and it has long been rumored that he will get into MMA. Interesting that three of the top amateur wrestling stars that Vince McMahon recruited (Kurt Angle, Brock Lesnar, and Bobby Lashley) all are interested […]
Bas Rutten named IFL VP of Fighter Operations
Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008Press release here.
Previewing tonight’s UFN event on Spike TV
Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008There’s some show called Ultimate Fight Night live happening tonight on Spike TV. Weigh-in results. Jesse Holland of MMA Mania appeared on Jarry Park’s radio show to preview tonight’s event. Make sure to get your predictions for the show in at MMA Predictions. Here are Bloody Elbow’s predictions. Patrick Cote is looking for his fourth […]
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