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Ken Shamrock On Fight Network Radio Today At 3PM EST - 07 Nov 2007 09:09:11
2007-11-07 22:09:00
UFC Hall-of-Famer Ken Shamrock will join host Mauro Ranallo on FIGHT NETWORK RADIO (Sirius Channel 186) at 3 PM EST/12 PM PST today. Shamrock, who turns 43 in February, will address his ongoing feud with UFC president Dana White, which is rumored to include a lawsuit. A 14-year veteran of the sport, Shamrock (26-12-2) has won only one fight in six years. He lost to arch rival Tito Ortiz for a third time in October 2006 and has not competed since.
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Fabiano Quietly Climbs To The Top of IFL Lightweight Division - 07 Nov 2007
2007-11-07 22:03:00
By Ben Fowlkes Wagnney Fabian o is an unassuming guy. He manages to get lost in the throng of fighters every time the IFL goes on the road. He can wander through the hotel lobby without getting stopped for an autograph and he can walk into the hotel restaurant without even getting asked whether or not he?s a fighter. It?s strange when you think about it. Chris Horodecki gets a lot of attention in the IFL?s lightweight division, and it certainly isn?t undeserved, but Fabiano is undefeated in his first season and has only gone out of the first round once, and that came just this past weekend against John Gunderson. Is it because he?s a submissions artist and not a flashy striker? Is it because he?s a Brazilian and not a baby-faced kid from North America? Whatever the reason, Fabiano has mostly flown under the radar his whole career despite an impressive 8-1 record with the only blemish a decision loss to veteran Jeff Curran. (Continue Reading)
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EliteXC: "RENEGADE" - 07 Nov 2007 08:46:05pm
2007-11-07 21:46:00
The America Bank Center Arena in Corpus Christi, Tex., will rock like it never has before when Gary Shaw Productions, LLC, presents "EliteXC: Rene gade'' this Saturday, Nov. 10, on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the west coast). The main event will feature an EliteXC lightweight world title fight between talented, crowd-pleasing Nick Diaz of Stockton, Calif., and exciting, hard-hitting KJ Noons of San Diego. In an eagerly awaited match on the undercard, Kimbo Slice will make his EliteXC debut. A legendary underground bare-knuckle fighter, Kimbo's videos have been downloaded in excess of 10 million times ? and counting -- on YouTube. Kimbo, of Miami, Fla., will be opposed by Bo "Redrum'' Cantrell of Citrus Heights, Calif. Saturday's co-feature will match world-ranked welterweight, Jake Shields, of San Francisco, against Mike "Quicksand" Pyle, of Dresden, Tenn. In other SHOWTIME-televised fights, Australia's Kyle Noke, the bo...
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Charles McCarthy Catches Us Up On His TUF Life - 07 Nov 2007 08:11:46pm
2007-11-07 21:11:00
By Sid Needelman Char les McCarthy, Ultimate Fighter star reminds us what great talent he trains with, that he'll be back in the UFC with 5 fights left on his contract, and on a side-note, an update on the Phil Baroni, The New York Badass' troubles in Charle's region of the country. Charles McCarthy, The Ultimate Fighter star, calls up from out west. One of his stablemates is preparing for a fight tonight. Carmelo Marerro is ready off his stint in the UFC, and his recent grappling battle with Babalu, and is ready for his next fight. Others on the card include one of my favorites, Butterbean. Say what you will about his ground game, but he is fun to watch because he brings it every time and does not fear focusing on his stand-up game. And while Butterbean is not everyone's favorite, Mark Kerr, who is also on the card is not either. He has had his trouble as the world watched his spiral in drugs in the documentary The Smashing Machine. Had I not traveled from Florida...
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"Sugar" Looking Sweet! - 07 Nov 2007 07:45:12pm
2007-11-07 20:45:00
By Matt Richardson Miguel Cotto might want to bring some insulin. His opponent, ?Sugar ? Shane Mosley, was very impressive on Tuesday when he completed a light workout for the assorted media at the Kingsway Gym in Manhattan in anticipation of his welterweight title challenge this Saturday, November 10th at Madison Square Garden. ?I feel that I have the upper hand,? Mosley, 44-4, 37 KO?s, told the media before he began working out. For the full workout coverage, including photos, CLICK HERE
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Roan Carneiro: "It will be an Amazing Fight!" - 07 Nov 2007 07:33:42pm
2007-11-07 20:33:00
By Gleidson Venga Roan Carneiro is in Atlanta, training for his return to the Octagon on Dec. 29 against Peruvian Tony DeSouza. The Brazilian welterweight, 11-6, fought most recently in June, losing via rear-naked choke to Jon Fitch. Carneiro knows he won't have an easy time with DeSouza, 10-3, who is coming off a knockout loss in December 2006 to Thiago Alves. "I thought he is an excellent choice," Carneiro said of the matchup with DeSouza. "He is a well-known guy. He is very experienced and tough. Man, I like this guy!" UFC 79 promises to be one of the better events this year, and Carneiro guarantees that, if it's up to him, he will make his fight the best of the night. "It will be an amazing fight," Carneiro said. "Both of us lost our last fights, so we have to give our best."
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Ross Pointon vs Marios Zaromskis - Cage Rage 24 - 07 Nov 2007 07:20:28pm
2007-11-07 20:20:00
By Stash Capar Lithuanian striker Marios Zaromskis will take on Ross Pointon, a cast member on season three of ?The Ultimate Fighter? reality series, at Cage Rage 24 ?Feel the Pain? on Saturday, Dec. 1 at Wembley Arena in London, England. Zaromskis (6-1), a product of the highly respected London Shootfighters team, has become a promising young welterweight, with five victories by KO or TKO; his latest came by flying knee against Ross Mason at Cage Rage 22. The soft-spoken Lithuanian operates in stark contrast to the brash Pointon (5-9), who recently dropped from middleweight to welterweight. ?The Gladiator? has lost two of his three fights at 170 pounds. His most recent fight ended in a submission victory over Elite Fighting Systems protégé Dean Bray.

Alistair Overeem vs Paul Buentello, A War in the making. - 07 Nov 2007 07:1
2007-11-07 20:13:00
By Stash Capar One of Europe?s most recognizable mixed martial artists will finally get his chance to take home a belt in a matter of days. Dutch PRIDE veteran Alistair ?Demolition Man? Overeem will vie for the vacant Strikeforce heavyweight title, as he takes on tough-as-nails American striker Paul ?The Headhunter? Buentello on Friday, Nov. 16 at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif. Many expect the bout will be a total stand-up war. ?I?m paying a lot of attention to strength and explosiveness in my training,? Overeem said. ?I?ve changed a lot of things in my regimen, and I see the results. It?s strange ? I?ve never really focused on conditioning or functional strength, never lifted weights in my life, and I probably should have.? The Golden Glory fighter (25-11) needs a win after losing three out of four bouts over the past year. All three came by first round TKO to top tier competition, including his most recent loss to Golden Glory teammate Sergei Kharitonov (15-3) at K-1 HERO?...
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Kang Discusses Injury, Loss To Akiyama - 07 Nov 2007 06:54:41pm
2007-11-07 19:54:00
By John Evans Denis Kang ? the ?Super Korean? ? speaks about his fight with Yoshihiro Akiyama , his contract with K-1 Hero?s and the future of Korean MMA. MMAWeekly: How are you feeling since the fight with Akiyama? Denis Kang: I?m fine. I?m taking a week off from running or anything like that and I?m not going to spar for a few weeks because I?m pretty sure I had a concussion. I had some memory loss, but other than that I?m fine. I?m ready to start training for whatever comes next; hopefully it will be Dec. 31. MMAWeekly: Can you take me through the fight? Denis Kang: Everything was going really well. I was backing him up. I could see his low kicks coming and I could see his jabs and other punches coming and I was tagging him ? I don?t want to say at will, but I wasn?t having much trouble finding my range. There came a point where we were trading jabs. I jabbed, he jabbed. His jab landed right on my eye and I basically lost all of my depth perception from that point forward, ...
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HDNET Fights And Ring Of Combat Partner - 07 Nov 2007 06:35:56pm
2007-11-07 19:35:00
Atlantic City, NJ - Mark Cuban's HDNet Fights has partnered with Louis Neglia's Ring of Comb at in a deal that will air Ring of Combat on HDNet. The partnership will debut with the broadcast of HDNet Fights Presents: Ring of Combat. The first telecast on HDNet will be of Neglia?s Ring of Combat Beasts of the Northeast Tournament Finals on November 30 at the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City, NJ. HDNet will air the event at a later date to be determined. Ring of Combat XVII Fight Card: - Jim Miller vs. Chris Liguori - Gregor Gracie vs. Eric Henry - Dave Sachs vs. Brian Mclaughlin (lightweight final) - Marc Berracol vs. Charlie Brenneman (welterweight final) - Mike Massenzio vs. Lance Everson (middleweight final) - John Doyle vs. Ricardo Romero (light heavyweight final) - Nick Catone vs. Ben Knight - Dante Rivera vs. Mandela Kponou - Rich Boine vs. Doug Gordon - Dan Miller vs. John Howard - Alexis Aquino vs. Marc Stevens - Joe Camacho vs. Vasilica Goian - Nabih Barakat vs. ...
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Top Shootors Go Back To Their Roots - 07 Nov 2007 06:25:48pm
2007-11-07 19:25:00
By Jordan Breen Genealogy isn't everybody's thing. Getting in touch with your roots may not be high on your to-do list. However, leading pro Shoot o promoter Sustain has done a pretty good job with self-rediscovery with their BACK TO OUR ROOTS series this year. This Thursday at Korakuen Hall, Sustain punctuates the BTOR series with its sixth and strongest installment from Japan's fight Mecca, Korakuen Hall. For its finale, Sustain has cooked up a fit-and-proper card that should be able to arouse interest in more than just your MMA elitists. Arguably the sport's finest female fighter, muay Thai bangin', viking invasions, up-and-coming lightweights and some of the world's finest featherweights are all on tap for the nine-fight bill. Read on and get yourself schooled or, at the very least, figure out some hot bets to take the lead in your MMA fantasy pools. After you win 11 quintillion e-dollars betting on Class-B Shooto, you'll have to beat the fairer ...
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Xcess Fighting's Debut Card, Fighters Make Weight - 07 Nov 2007 06:15:47pm
2007-11-07 19:15:00
By Cesar Garcia HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Nov. 6 -- Weight s are in for Xcess Fighting's debut card and all fighters made weight except for one. In fact, he never tried. Nowhere to be found, main event attraction Eric "Butterbean" Esch was replaced by the man who's made a career of being a last second replacement, Ruben "Warpath" Villareal. "I was originally supposed to fight Mark Kerr but I had to drop out because of personal obligations," said Villareal. "But I took care of those and when I was called I was ready, so I took it." "I can only speculate that he saw Jimmy and ? he got Titanitis," said promoter Bruce Bellocchi regarding Butterbean's disappearance, hinting that perhaps the former boxer thought twice about facing longtime veteran Jimmy "The Titan" Ambriz. Official card and weights: Jimmy Ambriz (280 lbs.) vs. Ruben Villareal (264 lbs.) Mark Kerr (279 lbs.) vs. Stephen Gavin (254 lbs.) Maverick Harvey...
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Wanderlei Silva says the "best years" are yet to come - 06 Nov 2007 12:12:0
2007-11-06 01:12:00
By Elias Cepeda If you are an American and you have only recently become a fan of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) you?ve probably wondered what the big deal regarding recently signed UFC fighter Wanderlei Silva is all about. Long time and international fans are likely breathless about Silva fighting the likes of Chuck Liddell to the point of giving their boyfriends/girlfriends, wives/husbands pause so the proceeding explanation isn?t needed for them. But for new fans, all you need to know is that Silva was simply a must have for the UFC after it?s ownership purchased ?The Axe Murderer?s? long time employer, the Pride MMA organization, based out of Japan. Silva is probably the most accomplished and exciting 205-lb fighter in the sport?s short history and was arguably the most dominant champion in any weight class while he reigned as the Pride ?Middleweight? (205-lb) champ for years. You know Quinton ?Rampage? Jackson, the man who knocked out Chuck Liddell last May to become the UFC?s ...
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Ken Shamrock: "Dana White Wants To Be The Guy!" - 05 Nov 2007 11:41:10pm
2007-11-06 00:41:00
By Percy Crawford UFC Hall of Famer and MMA veteran Ken Shamrock talks about how open tryout have been going for IFL team and shares his thoughts on Randy Couture's resignation from the UFC as well as his own dealings with UFC management and much more. You don't want to miss it! PC: Were you surprised at the way Randy Couture left the UFC? KS: Yeah! I was more surprised not at the way Randy left the UFC, but they did that so quickly after what they did to me. It's almost like they feel like no one can touch them. They have this Mike Tyson syndrome that they could do whatever they want. It really did surprise me that they did it that soon after they did it to me. Now, what they've done is basically open everyone's eyes because with me, it was kind of subtle and people were kind of upset it happened, but they just figured it was just another professional athlete that got a problem in the office and things just didn't work out and now he's gone. I express...
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Rizzo travels to Netherlands to help Peter Aerts - 05 Nov 2007 11:24:25pm
2007-11-06 00:24:00
After a great victory over Jeff Monson, the owner of the heavyweight belt Art of War, Pedro Rizzo took a plane this Sunday at 9pm to the Netherlands where he prepares to help his friend Peter Aerts in his preparation for K-1 GP final. "I will spend three weeks helping Peter and will also improve my Muay Thai. He will first face a Japanese, and if he wins he will face the winner of the fight between Bonjansky and a Thai, while on the other side Glaube Feitosa faces Schilty and Le Banner fights with the Korean giant. I believe in a final between Peter and Schilty. I am sure that if Peter is well prepared, even though he´s 37 years, he has great chances of winning his fourth title", Rizzo analyzed. The brazillian should only return to defend his belt at the end of January or beginning of February against opponent not defined. Source: www.tatame.com
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"The Machine" Running Steady - 05 Nov 2007 11:00:33pm
2007-11-06 00:00:00
By Mike Russell Thamesford, Ontario native Mark Hominick revealed this week that he is slated to fight on a World Extreme Cagefighting card in February. Although no challenger has been named, Josh Grispi (9-1), South Shore Sport Fighting teammate of Alex Karalexis, has been mentioned as a possible opponent for Hominick, who has two fights remaining on his WEC contract. ?I?m pretty eager to get back in there,? Hominick said. ?I was back in the gym right away after my last [TKO] fight. I?ve just got the hunger to get back in the ring. My next fight with the WEC will be in February. I?m back on track, and I?m ready to get back in there and hunt for [the WEC featherweight] title, as well.? In the meantime, the former TKO featherweight champion will compete next at TKO 31 ?Young Guns? on Friday, Dec. 14 at the Bell Centre in Montreal. No opponent has been named for Hominick (14-7). Taking time out of his busy teaching schedule at Tompkins Muay Thai and Submission in London, Ontario,...
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Patrick Cote NOT On UFC 80 Card - 05 Nov 2007 10:47:55pm
2007-11-05 23:47:00
By Mike Russell Unsubstantiated reports circulated over the weekend that Canadian middleweight Patrick Cote had announced he would be returning to the UFC in January 2008. Not so, according to Cote. The Rimouski, Quebec native told TGFN a statement on his Facebook page was taken out of context. Cote said he was only scheduled to appear at UFC 80 if it was held in Canada; the January event has since been moved. Since he was not invited to fight at the replacement show Saturday, Jan. 19 in Newcastle, England, ?The Predator? speculated he might be invited to compete on the next card, slated for Saturday, Feb. 2 in Las Vegas. ?I don?t know who said [I?d be fighting at UFC 80], but I said that I will probably be fighting in February,? Cote said. ?I was supposed to fight in January, and now I?m not, then they say I?m going to fight at UFC 81 on Super Bowl weekend. F?k, I didn?t say anything like that. I don?t know yet when I?m fighting. Maybe I?ll get a call now next week.? Cote (11-...
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Through the Past Darkly: IFL Grand Prix - 05 Nov 2007 10:42:55pm
2007-11-05 23:42:00
By Ben Fowlkes I?ll admit it: I really didn?t believe there was any way the rematch between Bart Palaszewski and Chris Horodecki could live up to the expectations after their first meeting. It just seemed unreasonable. But midway into the second round, after Horodecki had again been stunned by a punch and had fought his way out of another standing guillotine (this time without slipping through the ropes), I knew I was wrong. Palaszewski was once more unhappy with the decision and made it very clear in the post-fight press conference. ?I have no idea what I could have done to win a decision against Chris,? he said. ?He looks like he was in a car wreck and I look fine.? And while it?s easy to understand Palaszewski?s frustration, I have to admit that it looked as though Horodecki outworked him in the fight and showed tremendous heart in the process. I?ve always been struck by how calm Horodecki looks in his fights, but when he gets hit a few times that look changes. Then...
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Bobby Southworth vs. Anthony Ruiz at Nov. 16 Strikeforce Event - 05 Nov 200
2007-11-05 23:21:00
By MMA Junkie Bobby Southworth (8-4), the 37-year-old who parlayed an appearance on the ?The Ultimate Fighter? to a world light heavyweight title with Strikeforce , will likely put his title on the line against Anthony Ruiz (17-10). The bout takes place Nov. 16 at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif. The event, ?Strikeforce: Four Men Enter, One Man Survives,? also features the first-ever tournament sanctioned by the California State Athletic Commission. MMAjunkie.com learned of the bout from Southworth?s camp over the weekend. (Continue Reading)
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Return of "The Punisher" - 05 Nov 2007 10:04:49pm
2007-11-05 23:04:00
By Kelly Thomas Riding an eight fight win-streak going into the Rashad Evans fight, September of last '06, Jason Lambert looked to have the opportunity to earn a few fans with a win over another Ultimate Fighter alum. The athletic Rob MacDonald being the first, succumbing in just a couple minutes into the first round. Obviously things have a way of working out a little different than what you hope. Rashad would eventually get mount and pound out the Punisher . That win-streak, with fighters like IFL standout Matt Horwich, MacDonald, Brandon Lee Hinkle, thunder-handed Terry Martin and journeymen Travis Wiuff and Marvin Eastman on it, counted for very little after the loss. It was time to regroup. Lambert would have to make it a hasty regrouping because it was not too long before the UFC called with another match-up. It wasn't a `gimme' to help Lambert get on track though, not at all. How about "Babalu" Sobral after, as if that wouldn't be tough enoug...
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BJ Penn: "I'm expecting a good fight" - 05 Nov 2007 05:51:43pm
2007-11-05 18:51:00
By Dayton Morinaga Interim or not, Hilo's BJ Penn is ready to chase a shot at mixed martial arts history. Even if it means chasing it a long way from home. Penn confirmed Saturday night that he will face California's Joe Stevenson for the interim lightweight world championship of the Ultimate Fight ing Championship organization in January. The bout for the top prize in the UFC's 155-pound division is scheduled for Jan. 19 at Newcastle, England. It will be the main event of the UFC 80 card. "I was training hard all this time, but it was tough to get motivated not knowing what was going on," Penn said. "At least now I know I have to get ready for Stevenson if I want that belt." Penn, 28, will be attempting to become the second MMA athlete to win a UFC world championship in two different weight classes. He held the welterweight (170 pounds) title in 2004. Randy Couture ? who won the light-heavyweight and heavyweight titles ? is the only other athlete...
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For Women, By Women ... Who Kick Ass! - 05 Nov 2007 05:04:26pm
2007-11-05 18:04:00
Newly launched site for women fighters offers news, tips and community Scottsdale, AZ  November 5, 2007 -- Now women fighters and fans will have a place to turn for breaking news, events, fight results, articles, interviews and training tips written and presented by their peers. www.Wfighter.com will provide a virtual community for all things related to women's fighting. The website covers all fighting styles including women's MMA, boxing, kickboxing, Karate and Muay Thai and is the only site that serves as a one-stop-shop for women fighters. Other websites devoted to women in martial arts offer only chat rooms, though claim to offer more. For Wfighter.com, several professional women fighters have agreed to provide weekly blogs. Staff writers will interview experts on the latest trends, gear, training techniques and also provide profiles on top women fighters and trainers. The site will also offer a forum, photo gallery, school directory, a calendar of upcoming events, so...
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Ready For Shields, Pyle Declines Title Shot - 05 Nov 2007 04:51:14pm
2007-11-05 17:51:00
By Jeff Cain When Mike Pyle steps into the EliteXC cage on Nov. 10 to take on Jake Shields it will be the final fight of his contract. At the conclusion of the bout Pyle and EliteXC will part ways. The main reason Pyle decided to not extend his contract with EliteXC was the organization's lack of promoting him. "Have you seen any promotion with EliteXC with me?? asked the Xtreme Couture fighter. ?I feel that I'm a worthy enough opponent to get that respect and I feel that they really don't think so. I don't think they really know what they have in their hands. "I had made the decision to not extend the contract because of the lack of promotion with me. It just seemed like it might have been a lack of interest. I don't know what the problem was or if they were just dragging their feet a bit. Whatever it was, I don't have time for that. I felt it's time for me to move on and get noticed." The fight with Shields was originally planned to ...
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Breaking Down M-1 Global's Leadership - 05 Nov 2007 04:44:12pm
2007-11-05 17:44:00
By Matt Hill Sibling Sports, LLC ? the managing member of M-1 Global ? recently announced the make-up of M-1?s new management team. The first and perhaps largest addition to the M-1 organization was Monte Cox, a well-known mixed martial arts manager who has clients such as current Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight titleholder Sean Sherk and former UFC heavyweight champ Tim Sylvia, amongst several others. Cox garnered the title of M-1 Global?s president and chief executive officer. Of his new colleagues, Cox said, "We are pleased with the high level of talent that we have been able to assemble to lead our new organization. Our leadership team has a great blend of experience and skills that will help guide our organization in the years to come." The new leadership team consists of the following members: Vadim Finkelchtein, Bob Clark, Joost Raimond, Apy Echteld, Brian Patton and Dennis Spencer. (Continue Reading)
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One-on-one with Jared Rollins - 05 Nov 2007 04:32:37pm
2007-11-05 17:32:00
By Brad McCray The heat is off for Jared Rollins, aka J-Rock, aka the fighter with the Mr. T-Mohawk counterbalanced by a childlike and gentle voice. Rollins is now a household name to MMA fans, but since the sixth season of ?The Ultimate Fighter? began airing in September, Rollins had been under assault. ?People were hitting me up like they know me and asking me what happened on the show,? he said. ?When I said I couldn?t tell them, they?d look at me like I was crazy. It was bad. Literally. They didn?t understand that I was bound by contract. If I said anything there would be severe penalties. ?I think [Zuffa and Spike TV] would cut off my hands and feet. It?s something terrible.? His fight episode aired on Halloween. Rollins lost to George Sotiropoulos via referee stoppage. ?It sucks that I lost,? Rollins laughed. ?People will say, ?You were holding out for THAT??? (Continue Reading)
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Forrest Griffin To Appear On LAW & ORDER: SVU - 05 Nov 2007 04:23:27pm
2007-11-05 17:23:00
LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT "FIGHT" 11-20-2007 10:00PM on NBC A TEENAGER?S BODY IS DISCOVERED IN THE WOODS AND PROFESSIONAL FIGHTER MIKE KONA?S (GUEST STAR FORREST GRIFFIN) DNA IS FOUND ON THE SCENE -- A young girl's death seems to be linked to the world of ultimate fighting, but after questioning Kona and his girlfriend (guest star CoCo), the evidence trail leads Detectives Chester Lake (Adam Beach) and Odafin "Fin" Tutuola (Ice-T) to two young brothers (guest stars ?Friday Night Lights? Gauis Charles and Arlen Escarpeta) who have more than a few skeletons in their closet. When the brothers are arrested, tension brew within the SVU. Also starring: Mariska Hargitay, Chris Meloni, Dann Florek, Ice-T, Diane Neal, Tamara Tunie, Richard Belzer, and BD Wong. Show Cast: Chris Meloni, Mariska Hargitay, Dann Florek, Richard Belzer, Ice T, Diane Neal Here is the promo vid:
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Urban Legends - 05 Nov 2007 03:50:34pm
2007-11-05 16:50:00
By Jake Rossen When Kevin "Kimbo Slice" Ferguson advances on Bo Cantrell Saturday night in EliteXC, it'll be his first authentic, sanctioned prizefight recorded in his 33 years the exhibition bout with Ray Mercer notwithstanding. Yet a substantial number of people in the arena and at home will be familiar with Kimbo Slice, both with his menacing, bearded mug and his 235-pound frame capable of rendering those in close proximity concussed and ego-bruised. That's because the Florida native has engaged observers with the time-honored Myth of the Street Fighter (MOSF©), a self-explanatory aura that never fails to fascinate fight fans. Slice is the latest in a long line of pugilists who sell tickets and capture attention based almost exclusively on their reputations as parking lot warriors. (Continue Reading)
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Report Connects Zuffa to Xyience - 05 Nov 2007 03:38:21pm
2007-11-05 16:38:00
By Adam Swift Xyience recently signed a three-year extension on its exclusive partnership with the UFC, but the supplement company's reportedly close ties to the mixed martial arts promotion have not appeased several disgruntled fighters Xyience once sponsored. Xyience, which formed in 2004, announced the extension in conjunction with a $12 million funding effort. A relationship between Xyience and Zuffa that runs much deeper than advertising and sponsorship agreements has long been speculated though not acknowledged. However, this week in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer released a non-sourced report that said UFC owners Lorenzo and Frank Fertitta were responsible for Xyience's recent multi-million dollar funding. When asked for comment on the source of funding and specifically about the Fertittas' and Dana White's involvement in Xyience, the Las Vegas-based sports nutrition company, through a public relations representative, told Sherdog.com ...
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Feisty Cotto to defend title - 05 Nov 2007 03:29:23pm
2007-11-05 16:29:00
By Santos A. Perez One of boxing's weapons to combat the knocks it receives from sports rival mixed martial arts are Miguel Cotto's plans to remain true to form in his highly anticipated fight Saturday night. Cotto's penchant for ring aggression, and to some critics, a dosage of rule-breaking measures, has crafted an unbeaten career and world titles in two weight classes. The Puerto Rico native will seek a similar approach when he defends his World Boxing Association welterweight title against Shane Mosley at Madison Square Garden in New York . ''People like to see me go after guys,'' Cotto said in a conference call last week. ``That's the way I fight. That's the way everyone enjoys the fight. And I will always do that.'' Already popular in Puerto Rico, Cotto (30-0, 25 KOs) now has crossed another threshold of boxing stardom. The bout against Mosley will be his second successive pay-per-view event, following an 11th-round technical kno...
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The CSAC's Poor Judgment - 05 Nov 2007 12:17:59pm
2007-11-05 13:17:00
By Leland Roling Last week, the California State Athletic Commission played a big part in the future of MMA in the next few months. Sean Sherk's case was delayed another two weeks, Phil Baroni had his sentence only reduced even though he had a plethora of evidence pleading his innocence, and the CSAC's poor judgement and bad procedures has caused a magnifying glass to be placed on their appeals board. We will take a scrutinizing look at the CSAC, their history of decisions, background of their board, and the overall structure of the organization in this week's edition of MMA Analytics. Throughout this week, I have been chronicling the California State Athletic Commission's vast history of poor decision making, unprofessional behavior, and poor administrative support. In this week's edition of MMA Analytics, I hope to give everyone an inside look at an athletic commission that seems to need a change, a big change. From inexperience commissioners on the board to ...
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