Fight Network Radio (1/9/08)
By Zach Arnold | January 9, 2008
A couple of interviews you should check out:
First, ESPN writer Shaun Assael appeared on the radio show to talk about his book, “Steroid Nation.” Audio here.
Second, I made an appearance today to talk about the Japanese MMA scene. Audio here.
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Tuesday news update (1/8/08)
By Zach Arnold | January 8, 2008
Steve Sievert has an update about the proposed Frank Shamrock vs. Ken Shamrock fight. He linked to this web site and wondered if it was real or not. A quick domain search claims that the web site is registered to “Frank Shamrock USA,” using GoDaddy. It was registered on December 21st.
Here is a new interview with Vadim Finkelstein.
Good news for Gina Carano — the ratings were decent Monday night for American Gladiators. (Hat tip: Mikeinformer).
Adam Swift has a breakdown comparison of UFC PPV buyrates between 2006 and 2007. Adam will be a guest on the next edition of Fight Opinion Radio.
Eddie Goldman has details about Larry Hazzard’s lawsuit against the state of New Jersey.
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WEC 2/13 New Mexico event announced
By Zach Arnold | January 8, 2008
The promotion announced their main card line-up today for the next event:
- Carlos Condit vs. Carlo Prater
- Rob McCullough vs. Jamie Varner
- Chase Beebe vs. Miguel Torres
The show will take place at the Santa Ana Star Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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Tonya Harding and Butterbean on the same card
By Zach Arnold | January 7, 2008
Seriously. January 26th at the USA Mitchell Center in Mobile, Alabama. Isn’t Mississippi’s athletic commission in charge of regulating some (if not all) MMA events in Alabama?
Butterbean vs. Tom Howard is the show’s main event. Plus, Butterbean’s son will be fighting on the undercard.
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Monday night news review (1/7/08)
By Zach Arnold | January 7, 2008
The newest edition of Men’s Fitness magazine has a profile article on “The UFC workout.” Also interviewed in the magazine is Roy Jones Jr. Money quote from the interview:
MF: Yes, and the UFC now challenges boxing for pay-per-view buys, revenue, and fans. How do you feel about the mixed martial arts movement?
Jones Jr.: I think it’s wonderful. I’m a big fan. I watch a lot of it. I never really thought about getting in the cage, but I do love it. I love anybody that fights. That’s just what I am. I’m a fighter and I love anybody that has the heart to go in there and face somebody one on one and fight. You got to love that, you know?
I didn’t know there was a UFC star named Eric Swiger, but apparently he likes tasers.
Meet Matt Hughes’ personal dietician, Ashley Borden.
Continue reading this article here…
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American Gladiators feedback
By Zach Arnold | January 7, 2008
Last night’s show on NBC is getting panned in both broadsheet and blogger media circles (Awful Announcing). It’s interesting to read the reaction amongst the diehard sports fans (who seemingly take the offensiveness of AG as a personal insult).
It was amusing to watch Gina Carano defend her spot on the Pyramid by pulling guard and dragging her opponent back to the ground. The promo they showed of her beating up a contestant in the joust was entertaining as well.
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Quote of the Day – Dan Henderson
By Zach Arnold | January 7, 2008
Steve Sievert recently talked to Dan Henderson about his upcoming fight with Anderson Silva:
“My strength is the clinch game, and I don’t get out of position there to allow strikes,” said Henderson (22-5), who’s never been knocked out in his 10-year career. “That’s what he (Anderson Silva) thrives on, guys that are out of position and not very good in that clinch. For me, that’s where I’m going to beat him up, and if he gets there with me, I’m going to be taking him down and beating him up on the ground.”
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Sunday news review (1/6/08)
By Zach Arnold | January 6, 2008
- The Fairbanks Daily News Miner (Alaska): Justin Buchholz makes mark in MMA and is ready to do the same in UFC
- The Toronto Sun: Fights worthy of UFC on the TTC bus make it on YouTube
- Yahoo Sports: Wanderlei Silva will not drop down to Middleweight in UFC
- The Daily Herald (IL): Stratford Square in Bloomingdale packed with folks waiting to meet Clay Guida
- Adcombat: Minowaman — striving towards comic book perfection
- Fightlinker: Booking Ryoto Machida vs. Tito Ortiz is dumb
- MMA Analyst: Can Randy Couture escape his UFC contract?
- MMA Payout: Lawsuit provides glimpse into elusive world of fighter representation
- MMA Opinion: The DSE nostalgia effect
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Kazuyoshi Ishii has found some new friends in prison
By Zach Arnold | January 5, 2008
Solidarity, brother:
CRANSTON, R.I.—Twenty prison inmates have been disciplined for participating in “ultimate fighting” contest after claiming they were gathering in a dorm room to play chess, according to a published report Saturday.
more stories like thisInstead of playing chess, the inmates were pummeling each other in an “ultimate fighting” contest, emulating professional tournaments that have a loyal television following, The Providence Journal reported.
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The media whining about Fedor
By Zach Arnold | January 4, 2008
For the last month, you’ve probably seen countless articles online from various MMA media writers whining and complaining about Fedor Emelianenko’s career direction.
You know about the boilerplate rhetoric — he’s afraid of fighting the best competition, his reputation is taking a hit, etc.
Continue reading this article here…
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He’s back… Bob Meyrowitz
By Zach Arnold | January 4, 2008
According to a Friday report by Dave Meltzer:
The long-rumored deal between Bob Meyrowitz, the owner of UFC from 1993-2001, and Live Nation, the leading event promoter in North America, has been signed, and the two will be starting a new MMA promotion. More details, including the name, goals, first event and more should be announced within two weeks.
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Ground & Pound Awards 2007
By Zach Arnold | January 4, 2008
Press release
It is time for the Third Annual Ground & Pound Awards, the internet award ceremony that let’s you, the fans, make the decision!
Who will be Mirko Cro Cop’s heir as Fighter of the Year? Which is the strongest Fight Team in the world? And which promotion consistently put on the best shows? You decide!
Voting still runs until January 14, so you better smack down your vote now at http://www.groundandpound.de/limesurvey/index.php?sid=56854&lang=en.
The results will be published January 15, right here on Fight Opinion! Thanks for voting!
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Friday fight notes: IFL’s ambitious schedule
By Zach Arnold | January 4, 2008
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Fightlinker supposedly has dirt on Matt Hamill.
Look at the amount of big IFL shows on the East Coast in 2008. The Izod Center in East Rutherford (Continental Airlines Arena in the Meadowlands) is a huge building. To run that building three times in one year? Plus three dates in Las Vegas? Ambitious.
An update on Houston Alexander.
Yoshihiro Akiyama is protesting the soccer kick that Kazuo Misaki used to finish him off in their 12/31 Saitama fight.
Continue reading this article here…
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