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Fighter safety – Should the powerbombpower slams be banned from MMA

http://www.mmamemories.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=2045&action=edit I was recently listening to the Pro MMA radio show and there was a discussion between radio host Larry Pepe and MMAMania.com writer Jesse Holland over Sarah Kaufman’s powerbomb of Roxanne Modafferi at Strikeforce’s Everett, Washington event last Friday night (that aired on Showtime). The match, which was for Strikeforce’s 135-pound women’s title, saw [...]

Is it right for promoters to not push winning fighters because they are viewed as boring?

When UFC signed former Strikeforce Middleweight champion Jake Shields to a contract late last week, the reaction in the media that writes about MMA was extremely curious, if not downright demeaning. Shields, one of the best 170-pound fighters in the game, is being talked about as if he’s the redheaded stepchild that UFC should have [...]

Should steroid usage be legal in MMA?

When Ken Shamrock on Mike Straka’s Fighting Words show on the HDNet channel a few weeks ago and admitted that he had used steroids before, his critics used the admission as ammunition to try to destroy the credibility of his career. Those who don’t care about the issue of performance-enhancing drugs in sports largely yawned [...]

July 2010 Independent World MMA Rankings

The July 2010 Men’s Independent World MMA Rankings have been released. These rankings are independent of any single MMA media outlet or sanctioning body, and are published on multiple MMA web sites, as well as www.IndependentWorldMMARankings.com. Some of the best and most knowledgeable MMA writers from across the MMA media landscape have come together to [...]

Death of MMA fighter in South Carolina raises questions about regulation

When Michael Kirkham, aged 30, turned professional as a MMA fighter, he did so with a so-so amateur MMA record. One look at a recent fight he had with D’Juan Owens (which had been on Youtube but was pulled) from last April showed that he really didn’t look skilled or experienced enough to become a [...]

UFC 116 Post-Fight Press Conference Video

UFC 116: “Lesnar vs. Carwin” from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, lived up to everyone expectations last night. Immediately following the event, promotion president Dana White and a handful of participating fighters were on hand for the UFC 116 post-fight press conference, which is now embedded below. Live stream and replay [...]

Yoshihiro Akiyama vs. Chris Leben – UFC 116 Preview

Unbeaten since 2005, Yoshihiro Akiyama takes on Chris “The Crippler” Leben, this Saturday night on Pay-Per-View. Go to http://116.UFC.com for more event information.

Two Huge Heavyweights Battle in the Biggest Fight in UFC History

Not a single fighter has been able to get through a round versus Shane Carwin and Brock Lesnar is the super-sized heavyweight with the speed of a welterweight. Watch these two goliaths battle in the Octagon on Saturday, July 3rd. Don’t miss UFC 116 – Live on Pay-Per-View at 7pm PT/ 10pm ET.

UFC 116 Predictions

A handfull of fighters weigh in with their opinions on the Brock Lesnar vs. Shane Carwin fight. To see the real outcome, watch UFC 116 on Pay-Per-View at 7pm PT/ 10pm ET on Saturday, July 3rd. Visit http://116.ufc.com for more info.

UFC 116 – Leben Pre-fight Interview

Chris Leben steps up to fight Yoshihiro Akiyama on just two weeks rest. On Saturday, July 3rd this “meat and potatoes” fighter will do some blue-collar work. Don’t miss UFC 116 – Live on Pay-Per-View at 7pm PT/ 10pm ET. Visit http://116.ufc.com to make your prediction.


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