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Watching UFC 82 via Yahoo! Sports for FREE
2008-03-01 05:07:00 My plans for Saturday night have just changed a bit. Like always, I was originally planning on calling over the ladies (I don?t deal with dudes :)) and ordering UFC 82. Well, as I?ve just mentioned, I?m going to call over the ladies (again, I don?t deal with dudes) BUT instead of shelling ... More About: Sports , Yahoo , Free , Watching , Yahoo!
Congratulations to Nogueira
2008-02-04 06:07:00 Now how could I possibly call myself a Nogueira fan if I didn?t take the time to congratulate my all-time favorite fighter on capturing the UFC Heavyweight Title last night? All I can say is WOW. Once again, Nogueira has proven that he is indeed worthy of being cemented as one of the ... More About: Congratulations
Our Last Post
2008-01-02 18:20:00 Dear readers, You may have been wondering why we haven?t been updating the site for the past several days. It?s not that I?ve been busy nor am I taking a short holiday break. Fact is, I?ve spent the past few days on wagering the fate of this site. After talking it over with ... More About: Post
Fedor And (Techno) Goliath
2007-12-29 20:26:00 Just to give you an idea of what Fedor Emelianenko will be up against on December 31st, here are some images of Fedor standing next to his opponent the ?Techno Goliath? Hong Man Choi. Fedor and Choi posed for the cameras at a press conference today as they set to prepare for battle New ...
Silva And Liddell Staredown
2007-12-29 18:36:00 Here is an image of the much talked about staredown between Wanderlei ?the Axe Murderer? Silva and Chuck ?the Iceman? Liddell at yesterday?s UFC 79: Nemesis pre-fight weigh-ins. One look and you can just feel the animosity between Wanderlei and Chuck, but the picture really only tells half of the story. During the ...
Krazy Bee By KID Yamamoto
2007-12-29 00:57:00 (Image Courtesy of Krazy Bee) In the wake of his upcoming bout against Rani Yahya at K-1 Premium 2007 Dynamite! Norifumi ?KID? Yamamoto has released an assortment of items through his official brand shop today. Available for online purchase are a variety of t-shirts, long sleeve tees, jackets, sweatshirts, and ...
Our Condolences to the McFedries Family
2007-12-28 19:33:00 UFC light heavyweight Andrew McFedries? mother, Agnes McFedries-Kennedy was found dead in an alley in Davenport, Iowa on Saturday evening. Though police are not commenting on the exact cause of death, an autopsy has revealed that she was a victim of a homicide. She died at 51. To read the rest of the story, ... More About: Family , Condolences
Fedor Arrives in Japan
2007-12-28 19:08:00 With the Yarennoka event being only a few days away, the world?s top ranked heavyweight, Fedor Emelianenko has arrived in Japan . In spite of arriving an hour late of his scheduled time, Fedor was all smiles earlier today at the Narita International Airport in Narita, Chiba, Japan. Fedor is scheduled to take on Hong Man ...
Liddell ? Silva Press Conference Video
2007-12-28 18:00:00 Can you actually believe that this fight is going to take place tomorrow night? I?ve been an MMA fan for many years now and personally there aren?t too many fights that I get this pumped for. Tomorrow night I?ll definitely be at the edge of my seat for this one. More About: Video , Press , Press Conference , Silva , Conference
Mirko Cro Cop now at 231 lbs
2007-12-28 17:19:00 About 2 months ago we reported that Mirko ?Cro Cop? Filipovic was planning to bulk up to 231 lbs (105 kg) for his return to the UFC in 2008. After suffering two back-to-back losses for the first time in his career, Cro Cop felt that he was easily being outmuscled by his larger opponents, ...
Roman Zentsov and Mike Russow Round Up Yarennoka Event
2007-12-28 14:38:00 After much speculation, Roman Zentsov vs. Mike Russow has been announced as the 8th and final bout for the Yarennoka New Year?s Eve event in Japan. A member of the Red Devil Fight Team, which is home to the centerpiece of the Yarennoka show, Fedor Emelianenko, Zentsov holds a professional mixed martial arts record ... More About: Event , Round Up , Round
Minotauro Offers Wanderlei Silva Strategy To Beat Chuck Liddell
2007-12-28 03:28:00 The latest Brazilian to share his thoughts on the long awaited battle between Wanderlei ?the Axe Murderer? Silva and Chuck ?the Iceman? Liddell at UFC 79: Nemesis this weekend would be none other than UFC Heavyweight Antonio Rodrigo ?Minotauro? Nogueira. Tatame recently caught up with Nogueira who offered fellow countryman Silva a few words ... More About: Strategy , Offers , Chuck Liddell , Wanderlei Silva
The IFL Celebrates Self Defense Awareness Month in January ?08
2007-12-28 01:19:00 The following has been made available for immediate press release from the IFL: The International Fight League (OTC.BB: IFLI) today announced that many of its world-champion coaches and athletes will host free classes at their respective martial arts academies and at LA BOXING locations, in support of the National Self-Defense Institute?s ?Self-Defense Awareness Month ? in January . ...
Belfort Cheering for Wanderlei
2007-12-27 16:41:00 With one of the most anticipated fights in MMA history coming just around the corner, Vitor Belfort took the time to tell Tatame magazine who he is picking to win in the Liddell ? Silva fight. Belfort believes that the key to Silva?s victory will be to employ a tactical strategy rather than rushing in ... More About: Erin
Shinya Aoki Will Battle Olympic Medalist Jung Bukyung December 31st
2007-12-27 13:38:00 The Yarennoka staff has lived up to their promise and has found an opponent for Shinya Aoki before the December 31st deadline. Squaring off against Aoki on New Year?s Eve will be 2000 Olympic Silver Medalist Jung Bukyung. Bukyung replaces the wounded Gesias ?JZ? Calvancante who was originally slated to face Aoki at ... More About: Battle
Nick Diaz Turns Down NYE Date With Shinya Aoki
2007-12-26 18:53:00 With less than a week to go until New Year?s Eve, time is running out for the Yarennoka staff who is frantically running around the clock in search of an opponent for former PRIDE Lightweight Shinya Aoki . Aoki was originally slated to fight K-1 HERO?S very own Gesias ?JZ? Calvancante on December 31st, however, the ... More About: Nick , Nick Diaz , Diaz
Merry Christmas from MMA Movement
2007-12-25 18:11:00 It?s that time of the year again where we all stuff ourselves with food, load up on booze, and max out our credit cards. Yes, it?s Christmas . But more importantly, Christmas is a time to share with your loved ones. It?s a time when most of us do our best to ... More About: Merry Christmas , Merry
Contrary To Popular Belief There Is No Beef Between Babalu And The UFC
2007-12-24 22:26:00 It has been nearly 5 months since Renato ?Babalu ? Sobral was cut from the UFC after he intentionally held onto an anaconda choke against David Heath at UFC 74. The UFC?s decision to release Babalu was deemed a controversial one as, prior to the Sobral-Heath incident, BJ Penn and Jens Pulver were involved in ... More About: Popular , Beef , Belief , Contrary
It?s Official: JZ Off Yarennoka Card With Knee Injury
2007-12-23 15:19:00 The look on their faces say it all as the highly anticipated bout between Shinya Aoki and Gesias ?JZ? Calvancante has been cancelled. Aoki and JZ were scheduled to meet in the ring on New Year?s Eve at the Yarennoka event in Japan; however, JZ had to pull out of the fight after suffering ... More About: Card , Injury , Official
Rumor Alert: JZ Questionable For New Year?s Eve Showdown with Aoki
2007-12-23 06:37:00 Things just wouldn?t be the same without a good old rumor to stir up the pot before the close of the year. The latest buzz comes from Sherdog?s very own Greg Savage who reports that K-1 HERO?S 2007 Middleweight Tournament Champ Gesias ?JZ? Calvancante has withdrawn from his New Year ?s Eve date with Shinya Aoki ... More About: Rumor , Alert
Denis Kang Is A No Go For K-1 NYE Show
2007-12-23 03:57:00 Bad news for any Denis Kang fans out there as the former PRIDE fighter will not be making an appearance at the K-1 Premium 2007 Dynamite! show as it was previously believed. Kang informed MMAWeekly today that representatives from FEG, the parent company of both K-1 and K-1 HERO?S, had notified him that he will ... More About: Show
Floyd ?Money? Mayweather Jr. Considers MMA
2007-12-22 17:22:00 WBC Welterweight Champion Floyd ?Money ? Mayweather Jr. is considering on making the switch to mixed martial arts. ESPN reports that Mayweather has his sights set on fighting under the HDNet Fights banner. In fact, Mayweather and his camp have already discussed matters with HDNet Fights owner and fellow ?Dancing with the Stars? ...
Anderson Silva Discusses Ninja and Shogun?s Exit From Chute Boxe
2007-12-22 04:54:00 Another fighter has commented on the recent exodus of the Rua brothers, Murilo ?Ninja ? and Mauricio ?Shogun ,? from the Chute Boxe Academy. This time it is none other than UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson ?the Spider? Silva . Silva was a former member of the Chute Boxe camp up until 2003, when he departed ... More About: Anderson Silva
Pat Miletich on why Matt Hughes Left
2007-12-21 17:09:00 From IGN: ?Money. Money was one of the more motivating factors. They were offered money from a sports agent to start a facility down there using Matt ’s name. He’s been commuting from Hillsborough, which is 3.5 hours away, and he’s got kids and a family, so it’s not been easy. I couldn’t do it, I know ... More About: Left , Matt Hughes , Hughes
Wanderlei Silva?s Message to Shogun and Ninja
2007-12-21 16:49:00 Wanderlei Silva has just updated his official blog with a personal message to the Rua brothers regarding their departure from Chute Boxe. I must admit, I was really touched by what he had to say. It?s not easy being a fighter, especially when you have the nickname ?The Axe Murderer? to live up ... More About: Ninja , Message , Wanderlei Silva , Shogun
UFC has no Plans on Helping M-1
2007-12-20 18:37:00 In a recent discussion with Steve Sievert of the Houston Chronicle, Randy Couture claims that the UFC rejected an offer from M-1 to have him fight against Fedor Emelianenko. Randy told the Houston Chronicle, ?We got an official offer from M-1 to the UFC to do a co-promotion for the Couture-Emelianenko fight, and they (UFC) rejected ... More About: Plans
Yarennoka Launches Official Merchandise
2007-12-20 17:58:00 It appears to be Yarennoka field day here at MMA Movement. Check out some of the cool new merchandise from Yarennoka. You have your usual assortment of T-shirts, beanies, and posters. Oh, did I forget to mention cookies? Yes, for 1050 Japan Yen (~$9.29 USD) you too can indulge in some Yarennoka cookies that will ... More About: Merchandise , Official
Bustamante vs. Makoto Official for Yarennoka; Arona Removed From Card
2007-12-20 17:31:00 Murilo Busta mante vs. Takimoto Makoto: As reported by MMA Movement last week, Murilo Bustamante vs. Takimoto Makoto has now been officially added to the Yarennoka NYE card. With this being the 7th official match-up announced, this could very well complete the fight card. This could turn out to be quite the grapping match as ... More About: Card , Official , Arona
Aoki on Calvancante
2007-12-20 16:22:00 A lot of focus has been surrounding the Shinya Aoki vs. Gesias ?JZ? Calvancante fight which is slated to take place at the Yarennoka event. There?s no doubt that with the excitement that these two young talented fighters are known for, this is one of the most anticipated bouts on the card. What ...
UFC 80 and UFC Fight Night Full Lineup Announced
More articles from this author:2007-12-20 00:24:00 The UFC has just announced the complete lineup for both its UFC 80: Rapid Fire and UFC Fight night events. Headlining UFC 80: Rapid Fire is a Lightweight Championship bout between BJ Penn and Joe Stevenson. Penn and Stevenson will battle for the vacant title after former Lightweight title holder Sean Sherk was ... More About: Night , Full , Lineup , Anno 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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