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Chris Benoit was a murderer!
2007-06-26 19:52:00
TMZ has learned more about the deaths of WWE wrestling superstar Chris Benoit , his wife and son -- and the information is extremely disturbing.Several Atlanta-based law enforcement sources have told TMZ Benoit may have strangled his wife on Saturday, then smothered his son in his bed a day later. Investigators refuse to officially comment, pending final confirmation by the coroner on the cause and time of the deaths.One source told TMZ that Benoit was texting friends during Sunday's WWE "Vengeance" Pay-Per-View program -- possibly watching the show with his son, who may have been alive at the time.According to sources, Benoit then hanged himself Monday in a weight room inside the family home.A police investigation is ongoing.Source
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Bruce Lee - The Dragon's Legacy Lives On
2007-06-26 14:56:00
Thomas Gerbasi, UFC - Growing up in the 70’s in New York, local kids may have been aware of the exploits of boxing greats Muhammad Ali or George Foreman, but when it came down to it, everybody wanted to be Bruce Lee.Just ask current UFC welterweight champion and Long Island, New York native Matt Serra about his first martial arts influence.“I used to watch those movies with my father,” Serra told me before his UFC debut against Shonie Carter in 2001. “Game of Death and Enter the Dragon are classics. I just enjoyed the fighting. It just stayed with me.”
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Mixed martial arts makes a smash landing
2007-06-26 14:39:00
REX C. CURRY / Special to DMN Mixed martial arts fighters Cody Walker (left) and Jay Serra spar at Guy Mezger's Lions Den Dallas. Not long ago, Travis Lutter became so uneasy about his profession, he worked a white lie into every introduction. Whenever he was asked what he did, he replied that he ran a gym. The few times he told people he was a mixed martial arts fighter, he drew blank stares His vagueness was probably a good thing. If he told people that he entered a metal cage with the intent of pounding another human being into submission, the reaction might have been worse. "I didn't want to have that conversation," said Lutter, who runs a Brazilian jiu-jitsu academy in Fort Worth. "Now, I don't get a chance to answer that question much anymore." Many more people know Lutter, thanks to The Ultimate Fighter, a TV reality show. And mixed martial arts has become the next big thing.ENTIRE ...
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UFC Officially Announces “UFC 74: Respect” Event
2007-06-26 00:01:00
By: EvilmasterThe UFC has officially announced “UFC 74: Respect” and its venue, the Mandalay Bay Event s Center. The event, which will feature a headline fight of UFC heavyweight champion Randy Couture vs. Gabriel Gonzaga, is now listed on UFC.com. Last week, I (The Evilmaster Report) spoke with Scott Ghertner, director of sports and promotions at MGM Mirage, who said there was an approximate 90 percent chance of the show taking place at Mandalay Bay on Aug. 25. He said he was simply waiting for the UFC’s official announcement. We now have it. Tickets are not yet on sale for the event, and Ghertner said they probably won’t be until after next weekend’s UFC 73 event. The Evilmaster Report will post the on-sale date once it becomes available. UFC 74 will also feature a main-card bout between top welterweight contenders Georges St. Pierre and Josh Koscheck. The winner has been guaranteed a title shot.
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Savarese out to make statement
2007-06-25 18:31:00
NEWS FLASH Story by Ricardo Trujillo, photos by Ray De La VegaPart-time actor, full-time fighter, former contender Lou Sava rese is looking for that lucky break to get a starring role in a heavyweight title bout. First, he must get by living legend Evander “Real Deal” Holyfield—and that’s no easy task. Holyfield, a four-time heavy weight champion, coming off three straight wins after a two-year layoff, is determined to win another world title before hanging up the gloves. “I want back in the mix,” says the former contender . . . . Click here for more
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UFC Fight Night 10 Medical Suspensions
2007-06-25 18:07:00
By: EvilmasterThe Florida State Boxing Commission has issued medical suspensions to five of the 18 fighters from last week’s UFC Fight Night 10 event, and Spencer Fisher and Sam Stout’s three-round, main-event battle resulted in suspensions for both fighters. Fisher scored a unanimous decision over Stout at the event, which took place Tuesday, June 12 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. Stout has been handed an indefinite suspension and will need a CT scan and medical clearance before fighting again. Fisher, who reportedly had sutures (stitches) sewn in over both eyes, has been issued a 45-day suspension. As expected, Jordan Radev was also handed a suspension. The Bulgarian was tagged by hard-hitting Drew McFedries in the night’s first televised fight. The 25-second knockout included the KO punch and a few follow-up punches while Radev was unconscious on the canvas. Radev was slow to get up, and despite leaving the Octagon under his own power, he w...
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Ed Hsu Rips L.A. Boxing
2007-06-25 17:21:00
From: EdHsu Date: 06/25/07 11:21 AM Member Since: 10/18/2005 1612 Total Posts Ignore User I know the trainer at the LA Boxing in that location ... no prior fighting expereince ... knows how to do a few 'lines' though...
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Reality guru Burnett ready for martial arts combat
2007-06-25 15:22:00
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Reality producer Mark Burnett is developing a primetime series involving the bone-crunching sport of mixed martial arts. The man behind "Survivor" and "The Apprentice" has teamed with ProElite, which organizes professional MMA events, to produce the project, according to a recent filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Mixed martial arts is a less violent and more complex version of ultimate fighting, a sport that emerged in the early '90s. It showcases a unique mix of judo, karate, tae kwon do, jujutsu, wrestling, boxing and other established fighting techniques. MMA is still controversial, and events have been approved in fewer than half of U.S states. ProElite, which produces professional MMA events through its EliteXC division and runs the MMA social networking site ProElite.com, already has a presence on television. Showtime has been carrying live EliteXC matches since February, when the premium ca...
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Sam Caplan: TUF 5 Finale was terrible!
2007-06-25 15:03:00
The production was terrible last night. It seems like they misfired a lot of pre-recorded stuff and played it during times when Mike Goldberg was supposed to speak live. The pacing of the show also sucked, due in large part to how quick the first two matches were. It was great seeing two matches that were taped during the preliminary portion of the show. However, there are just too many commercials. It felt like we were being punished because the first matches ended so quickly and that we got pelted with more commercials than usual. I really wish the UFC would have gotten a deal with HBO because it would have been a way to see cards without paying $39.95 and not having to deal with commercials.I also wish the UFC would start covering their events like it was a sporting event. Why do we have to see a Shannon Lee interview? I realize Spike wants Bruce Lee Day promoted, but just do a live read or a pre-recorded advertisement. If you’re going to interview someone, why not last words f...
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It Girl Public Relations Signs Raz Entertainment and Producer/Actor Wali Ra
2007-06-25 14:51:00
LOS ANGELES, June 25 /PRNewswire/ -- It Girl PR proudly announces its newest talent acquisition, Raz Entertainment and producer/actor Wali Razaqi. Raz Entertainment is best known for "SEPTEMBER TAPES" (2004), which The Hollywood Reporter and Daily Variety named as one of the TOP 10 movies at the Sundance and Cannes in 2004. The film is renowned for being the first, and only, American movie to be shot in Afghanistan. First Look Studios purchased the worldwide rights, and it was released theatrically by ThinkFilm. 2007 is a groundbreaking year for Raz Entertainment as it ventures into television, with a new reality sports series, and a pilot involving Ultimate Fighting Championship stars Rashad Evans, Nate Marquardt, and Keith Jardine. The 2007 Raz project slate also includes a dramatic feature film, "SAVING NAZGUL", scheduled to begin production in September, and two fully financed feature films, currently in development. Recently completed film projects include "YOUR NAME HERE...
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NEW LOW FOR MERCER: TAPS OUT TO SLICE IN 72 SECONDS
2007-06-25 14:44:00
Kimbo Slice KO1 Ray Merc er (MMA exhibition)... In a fight that was ultimately sanctioned as an MMA exhibition, 1984 Olympic medalist and former WBO heavyweight titlist Ray Mercer sunk to an all-time low. Mercer lasted just 72 seconds against Kevin Ferguson, aka Kimbo Slice. After Slice took Mercer down, the two rolled around on the canvas for a while until Mercer succumbed to a Slice chokehold in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Slice is a former homeless man and bodyguard for a pornography director who had no professional fighting experience. However, Slice made a name for himself posting videos of his underground fights on Internet sites such as youtube. Those videos revealed Slice as a powerful but unskilled brute who could fight hard for about a minute and a half before becoming exhausted. That Mercer could lose to him is a complete disgrace.
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Carson Slams The Shit Out Of Baroni
2007-06-24 17:58:00
THE SHOWWhat a great show. I loved it!- Evilmaster
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Kimbo dominates Ray Mercer
2007-06-24 06:36:00
Easy first round win by guillotine.- Evil
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Hatton KOs Castillo in 4th!
2007-06-24 05:56:00
Saturday, June 23 2007By Albert Howell at ringside / Photo: Evilmaster IBO light welterweight champion Ricky "The Hitman" Hatton (43-0, 31 KOs) demolished Jose Luis "El Temible" Castillo (55-8-1, 47 KOs) on Saturday night at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Both fighters made good on their promise to not take a step backward -- which led to a lot of wrestling between punches. The noticably quicker Hatton, however, was able to beat Castillo to the punch all night, finally knocking down Castillo with a paralyzing left hook to the body in round four. All Castillo could do was watch referee Joe Cortez count him out at 2:16. An eleventh round knockdown didn't stop IBF International welterweight titleholder Matthew Hatton (31-3-1, 12 KOs) from retaining his belt. Hatton, younger brother of Ricky, defeated Edwin Vazquez (22-10-2, 8 KOs) by scores of 115-113, 117-111, 115-112.Super middleweight Fulgencio Zuniga (19-2-1, 16 KOs) pounded out a unanimous ten round decision ove...
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UFC - TUF 5 Finale - Results
2007-06-24 05:51:00
1 Matt Wiman Brian Geraghty TKO (Strikes) 1 2:09 2 Leonard Garcia Alan Berubie Submission (Rear Naked Choke) 1 4:22 3 Gray Maynard Robert Emerson No Contest 2 4 Cole Miller Andy Wang TKO (Strikes) 1 1:10 5 Joe Lauzon Brandon Melendez Submission (Triangle Choke) 2 2:09 6 Roger Huerta Douglas Evans TKO (Strikes) 2 3:30 7 Thales Leites Floyd Sword Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) 1 3:50...
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UFC Prelims vs. Strikeforce/EliteXC Prelims
2007-06-24 02:13:00
From: EvilMaster Date: 06/23/07 08:00 PM Member Since: 05/04/2006 12891 Total Posts Ignore User Ya know...After enjoying Elite XC/Strike force where they streamed for free all the prelims before the Live PPV...The UFC seems to kind of suck in comparison in this area. Non-televised prelims that you have to wait for, and pay $1.99 each for on video.ufc.com = The Ghey! Dana needs to rethink this.
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Dana White continues to spout bullshit
2007-06-24 02:05:00
Dana White , seen here staring at the ass of Ken ShamrockBRAD McCRAY The Oregonian Staff It's quite possible that Dana White (according to Dana White) is the hardest working man in sports. The president of the UFC has been living at the center of a four-year whirlwind of press conferences, television appearances, negotiations with innumerable fighters, sponsors and partners and, oh, yeah, mixed martial arts fights. Catching up with White via phone on Thursday was a feat unto itself. "I'm busier than I ever was," he said. "I never want to sit back. I want to turn it up a notch every year." Last week, White flew from Las Vegas to Bangor, Maine, to speak at a high school commencement and then back to Vegas. On Tuesday, he flew from Vegas to Florida for Ultimate Fight Night. On Wednesday, he was in Denver for meetings and then to New York. He slept in New York, attended meetings and then arrived in Ireland on Friday for the UFC 72 weigh-in. Saturday, he was ringside for the fights ...
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Dallas duo wades into mixed martial arts pool with Art of War
2007-06-24 02:02:00
By CHUCK CARLTON / The Dallas Morning Newsccarlton@dallasnews.com Addison-based Sun Sports & Entertainment wants to emerge from the shadow of the Ultimate Fighting Championship – and that includes the shape of its fighting cage. "We don't use an octagon because we feel there is nowhere to hide in a circle," said CJ Comu, the CEO of Sun Sports who hopes to establish his company's niche in mixed martial arts before year's end. The Art of War 3 fight card scheduled for American Airlines Center represents a significant step forward. It's the first pay-per-view card and the middle stage of a three-part plan. More sports Mixed martial arts makes a smash landing Area duo wade into mixed martial arts pool with Art of War Video: Training at Lion's Den Dallas More sports The initial step was a live arena show, Art of War 1, which drew a respectable 6,722 in March at American Airlines Center. The final step will be a Las Vegas event later...
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Strikeforce/ProElite Delivers a KO
2007-06-24 00:58:00
Last night the Strike Force/ProElite co-production was put squarely on the forefront of MMA in the U.S., positioning them as the #1 contenders to the UFC in America. "Ninja" Rua, Cung Le and Frank Shamrock shined with strong performances and impressive wins.With over 10,000 in paid attendance and a world class card, ProElite on Showtime has served notice that they are here to stay and will not be content to play second fiddle to anybody. ProElite president, Gary Shaw, promises more high caliber fighters will be signed in the upcoming months. There is now a new game in town.
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Kimbo Slice Betting Odds Being Sliced During Final Hours
2007-06-24 00:54:00
Having reached an apparent peak at -210 earlier in the day, Kimbo Slice odds continued to be slashed by the folks at Bookmaker.com - down to -175. And they may not be done yet. Bookmaker.com has one of the largest professional sports betting bases on the planet and the "sharp" action appeared to be leaning in favor of Ray Mercer. The fight itself has gained significant attention as has the evening's marquee boxing match between Ricky Hatton and Luis Castillo, which after only one hour of publication was fast becoming one of the most visited articles on the Sports911.com website Saturday afternoon. "We are dubbing this 'Fight Weekend' here at Sports911.com," proclaimed Senior Editor, Payton O'Brien. That's because there in addition to Kimbo Slice vs Ray Mercer and Ricky Hatton vs Luis...
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Dennis Kang weighs options
2007-06-24 00:47:00
“The number one thing is going to be financial. We’re looking at different factors, such as the level of exposure that the organization can bring me and the talent I can go up against. I want to fight anyone that’s on top. I think the No. 1 guy in my division [185 pounds] right now is Dan Henderson. You’ve also got Anderson Silva, who’s real tough, out there, and there are guys like Rich Franklin. It’s such a deep division. I don’t want any easy fights. I want the best fights, the hardest fights…. Just the exposure alone [in the UFC] is worth heavy consideration. It’s something I want a piece of. Every time that I go to corner a friend [or] a teammate at a UFC, or if I just go to watch, I realize I have a lot of fans. Everybody always asks me when I’m going to be fighting in the UFC. It just depends on who is going to make the right offer.” – Talented middleweight free agent Denis Kang tells FightNetwork.com that he is in negotiations with several organizatio...
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Frank Shamrock Should Be Suspended!
2007-06-24 00:45:00
By Evilmaster On Thursday, Armando Garcia was quoted by Dave Meltzer as doing the following at the StrikeForce fighter weigh-ins and rules meeting: Armando Garcia was very careful in explaining what wouldn’t be allowed, including swearing, lewd gestures, antagonizing T-shirts and hats, face paint in the ring (not a problem here since Warpath isn’t on the show), carrying an opponent and entertaining the crowd or anything that isn’t a 100% in earnest effort to win at all times. Well, last night’s fight between Frank Sham rock and Phil Baroni at HP Pavilion was a good fight. It was also a fight that featured Frank Shamrock taunting his opponent, including putting his hands together and motioning that he was going to put Baroni to sleep before hitting him with a 1-2 combination that sent Baroni to the canvas. Other periods (time marks) of taunting or ‘entertaining the crowd’ from Mr. Shamrock include — 1:19 left in round one, talking from the bottom position as the end...

UFC on HBO Deal Is Dead
2007-06-24 00:42:00
By EvilmasterA long-publicized — and long-awaited — deal between the UFC and subscription-cable leader HBO will now not happen because of the recent arrest (and subsequent firing) of HBO Chairman and CEO Chris Albrecht last month, according to a report from Variety.com. Rumors of the possible deal first surfaced late last year, and throughout the 2007 calendar year, UFC president Dana White spoke often about the progress and benefits of a potential partnership with HBO. The discussions advanced far enough for White to announce in April that a deal was done. In fact, the Dana White was so confident an agreement would be reached that April 21’s UFC 70 event was supposedly going to air on HBO. It was later moved to Spike TV after the deal stalled. However, after May 5’s mega-fight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Oscar De La Hoya, Albrecht was arrested for allegedly assaulting his female companion near a valet-parking station. Albrecht was actually responsible for overruling HB...
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Hatton-Castillo Preview!
2007-06-23 22:57:00
Saturday, June 23 2007 By Graham Houston After struggling in his last three fights, Ricky Hatton seems poised for a stellar performance when he meets Mexico’s battle-tested Jose Luis Castillo in their junior welterweight title fight tonight. Castillo, 33, is a clear underdog but considered dangerous. (More) Source
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Shamrock beats the fuck out of Baroni
2007-06-23 22:53:00
Saturday, June 23, 2007 By Josh Gross (Photos by J. Sherwood and D. Mandel) SAN JOSE, Calif., Jun 22 -- Frank Juarez Sham rock (Pictures) will party in the Silicon Valley tonight like it was 1999.For the first time since stepping away from the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Shamrock reminded old fans what he had and introduced himself to a new generation ...Read More
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James Toney busted for steroids AGAIN!
2007-06-22 14:53:00
Three-time champion James Tone y tested positive for steroids and could face a one-year suspension from boxing. Armando Garcia, the California State Athletic Commission's executive officer, said Toney and Danny Batchelder, his opponent in a heavyweight bout May 24 in San Jose, tested positive for two types of steroids. They were suspended indefinitely. "They have a right to appeal," Garcia said Wednesday. "My recommendation is suspension until the end of the licensing year and a $2,500 fine for both. We will give them the 30 days to appeal. If they don't, that's what the suspension will be." Toney tested positive for boldenone and stanazolol, and Batchelder tested positive for stanazolol and oxandolone, Garcia said. If they don't appeal, the boxers would be suspended one year from the date of their fight. Toney won a split decision over Batchelder, an outcome that won't be changed, Garcia said. Toney has a 70-6-3 record with 43 knockouts and Batchelder is 25-5-1 with 12 knockout...
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Rich Franklin: Title Shot Will Come in Cincinnati or Denver
2007-06-22 14:39:00
With a win at last weekend’s UFC 72 event, former UFC middleweight champion Rich Franklin (22-2 MMA, 9-1 UFC) secured a shot at reclaiming his belt. He’ll now face the winner of UFC 73’s fight between current champ Anderson Silva and top contender Nate Marquardt, and according to Franklin, it’ll happen in Cincinnati or Denver . Franklin made the announcement while speaking at a UFC-sponsored breakfast at the Associated Press Sports Editors convention in St. Louis, according to Wrestling Observer. Franklin, who survived some late-fight danger to defeat Yushin Okami in UFC 72’s main event, is one of the UFC’s winningest fighters. He defeated Evan Tanner at UFC 53 to win the middleweight title, but after two successful title defenses, he lost his belt to Silva at UFC 64. Cincinnati’s U.S. Bank Arena has been a longtime rumored site for the fight, and according to a UFCjunkie.com (www.ufcjunkie.com) source, the arena still hopes to host the event sometime October or Decembe...
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“No Win” Situation is Must Win for Shamrock
2007-06-22 14:36:00
Friday, June 22, 2007 By Mike Sloan Frank Sham rock has long been regarded as one of the finest mixed martial artists in the sport's history, with some going so far as to suggest that he is the best to grace a ring or cage.While that's merely fodder for debate, there is one thing most people now agree on when it comes to ...Read More
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An all-out turf war for PRIDE in Japan
2007-06-22 14:33:00
By: EvilmasterJune 22nd, 2007 On Wednesday, Nikkan Sports published a report that on August 18th, the first ’shinsei’ PRIDE event would happen at Saitama Super Arena. Obviously, it sounded like the kind of rumor that would be started by someone who used to be affiliated with DSE or is trying to get involved on the ground in Japan to try to revive the PRIDE name there. That’s just how business works in Japan. Japanese writer Motoichiro Takasu contacted Hiroyuki Kato, who was an important director of PRIDE events in Japan under DSE Inc. leadership. (Kato was described as a representative for PFWW in Takasu’s post.)Kato flat out denied that there are any plans for a PRIDE Worldwide FC event in Japan right at this moment. However, it was hinted that something might happen at Saitama Super Arena for August 18th and that ‘PRIDE’ fighters will participate in whatever takes place. Will there even be a show? Saitama Super Arena is listed as having an open date during...
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Weigh-in and final meeting notes for tomorrow's night's Showtime - EXC - St
2007-06-22 03:17:00
By EvilmasterWhile there have been a lot of verbal fireworks in recent weeks, the weigh-ins went smooth when it came to the athletes this afternoon in San Jose.Everybody made weight and there were no problems at all.Edson Berto will be replacing Charles "Krazy Horse" Bennett in his match with Victor "Joe Boxer" Valenzuela. Bennett was actually released from Marion County Jail in Ocala, FL, this morning, but missed the last flight that would get him to San Jose in time for weigh-ins, claiming he was stuck in traffic. He will be arriving in San Jose and make an appearance on the show, likely challenging Valenzuela if Valenzuela wins the fight.Both Frank Shamrock, at 184 pounds, at Phil Baroni, at 183, looked ripped. They did a staredown, but everything was under control. When asked to pose for photos in a boxing pose, they rushed through photos quickly. Both looked smaller and in better condition than I've seen them look for previous fights.It was announced no elbows nor forearms on ...
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