Chuck Liddell has no time for your silly UFC show
By Zach Arnold | July 6, 2008
No, he’s too busy playing the World Series of Poker with “General” Phil Hellmuth.
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Nick Lembo statement on newly-proposed Unified MMA rules
By Zach Arnold | July 6, 2008
It should be noted that the ABC meeting with regard to the unified rules are merely suggestions to the membership.
The ABC should clarify its bylaws and its formal name since MMA is such a growing sport that it intends to address.
Each jurisdiction must go back and individually adopt the changes and amendments.
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How the media covered Forrest Griffin vs. Rampage Jackson
By Zach Arnold | July 5, 2008
First, check out this AP article. It seems as if a re-match between both men is coming, that is if you believe Griffin.
Anyone ask Juanito Ibarra if he’s going to retire now?
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UFC 86 (7/5/08 Las Vegas)
By Zach Arnold | July 5, 2008
Reports: USA Today | Sherdog | Five Ounces of Pain | Bloody Elbow | MMA Junkie | NBC Sports
All results & comments go here.
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ABC-proposed changes to Unified Rules of MMA
By Zach Arnold | July 4, 2008
You can download the full document right here.
Take note of the new weight classes:
MEN’S DIVISIONS
Flyweight (Up to 105 pounds)
Super Flyweight (Over 105.1 to 115 lbs)
Bantamweight (Over 115.1 to 125 lbs)
Super Bantamweight (Over 125.1 to 135 lbs)
Featherweight (Over 135.1 to 145 lbs)
Lightweight (Over 145.1 to 155 lbs)
Super Lightweight (Over 155.1 to 165 lbs)
Welterweight (Over 165.1 to 175 lbs)
Super Welterweight (Over 175.1 to 185 lbs)
Middleweight (Over 185.1 to 195 lbs)
Super Middleweight (Over 195.1 to 205 lbs)
Light Heavyweight (Over 205.1 to 225 lbs)
Heavyweight (Over 225.1 to 265 lbs)
Super Heavyweight (Over 265.1 pounds)
WOMEN’S DIVISIONS
Flyweight (95 lbs. and below)
Bantamweight (95.1-105 lbs.)
Featherweight (105.1-115 lbs.)
Lightweight (115.1-125 lbs.)
Welterweight (125.1-135 lbs.)
Middleweight (135.1-145 lbs.)
Light Heavyweight (145.1-155 lbs.)
Cruiserweight (155.1-165 lbs.)
Heavyweight (165.1-185 lbs.)
Super Heavyweight (185.1 and above)
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UFC 86 media heat-up
By Zach Arnold | July 4, 2008
The headline of the day is K-1 announcing Semmy Schilt vs. Peter Aerts for their 9/27 Seoul, South Korea World GP 2008 event.
The flood of media coverage for UFC 86 is starting today…
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Wacky ad spot of the day
By Zach Arnold | July 4, 2008
So I was reading this article by Kevin Iole of Yahoo Sports on the Quinton Jackson/Juanito Ibarra relationship, and in the middle of the article there is this ad:
Notice what the ad is about. It’s an ad for Medical Hair Restoration featuring WWE wrestler Chavo Guerrero Jr. wearing an Affliction T-shirt. Do people actually buy hair treatments because a professional wrestler is marketing the service in question?
I guess that’s one way to cover your bases for fight promotions, and yet another Affliction spot in an ad. They’re taking over the world.
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Total MMA Radio
By Zach Arnold | July 3, 2008
They have a new show this week (audio here), featuring an interview with ScientificWrestling.com’s own Jake Shannon.
We’ve added the feed to the Total MMA radio show on the right side of the page, as well.
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Affliction’s NYT ad buy campaign
By Zach Arnold | July 3, 2008
Couple of things that stand out about this…
1) I saw the ad while reading a political article on the NY Times web site.
2) It’s an ad that contains no PPV information whatsoever and simply an ad asking you to buy tickets. Even if the NYT is considered a ‘national’ newspaper in America, the fact is the majority of the readers are in… New York. The show is happening on 7/19 in Anaheim, California. Wouldn’t a direct ad buy in The LA Times or even the San Diego Union-Tribune make more sense?
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Thoughts on Google/Viacom court ruling
By Zach Arnold | July 3, 2008
Background information here. A better explanation here. Some quick thoughts:
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Does the media really believe in both Griffin and Lytle winning at UFC 86?
By Zach Arnold | July 3, 2008
MMA Predictions has an interview with Loretta Hunt, talking about Randy Couture’s new biography.
- The Canadian Press: THQ promises UFC video game will be ‘as real as it gets’
- Arash Markazi (SI): UFC takes major leap into virtual world… again
- Dan Wetzel (Yahoo Sports): Punch, punch lines make Rampage a UFC star
- USA Today: ‘Class clowns’ Jackson, Griffin set to meet at UFC 86
- Fox Sports: Determined Chris Lytle still aiming for the top
- Sportsnet (Canada): UFC 86 predictions – Lytle should win by KO
- NBC Sports: Win or lose, Chris Lytle brings a show to the octagon
- Todd Martin (CBS Sports): CBS Sports staff split on who will win Jackson/Griffin UFC 86 fight
- Dave Meltzer (Yahoo Sports): Forrest Griffin goes from reality star to headliner
- The Baltimore Sun: Forrest Griffin should win by submission in round four
- MMA Opinion: Forrest Griffin is delusional
- AOL Fanhouse: Pick the favorites in all the fights!
- The Canadian Press: Gut ‘Check times kick in for Josh Koscheck
- UFC HP: Ricardo Almeida – ‘new’ guy with old-school fight values
- Fighters Only Magazine (UK): Interview with James Irvin
- Steve Cofield: BJ Penn says he’ll fight Jon Fitch-GSP winner on 12/27 show
- The Chattanooga Times Free-Press (TN): Chattanooga’s MMA appeal keeps growing
- Brandweek Magazine: Punching their lights out – Tapout takes center stage
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Tank Abbott heading to pro-wrestling
By Zach Arnold | July 2, 2008
Simon Inoki announced today that Tank would appear at the Inoki Genome Federation’s 8/15 Tokyo, Ryogoku Kokugikan event.
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PR: MMA fighters are ‘knocking out dog fighting’
By Zach Arnold | July 2, 2008
For Pits’ Sake, Inc. has teamed up with Mixed Martial Arts fighters from the American Kickboxing Academy to “Knock Out Dog Fighting” by teaching kids that it is not a symbol of strength, power, or greatness to abuse or fight animals.
San Jose, CA (PRWEB) — Josh “The Punk” Thomson, Mixed Martial Arts Lightweight Champion, speaks out against dog fighting with a new PSA as part of the “Knock Out Dog Fighting” campaign by For Pits’ Sake, Inc.
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