Mixed Martial Arts Links (9-9-11)

Posted on | September 9, 2011 | No Comments

Breaking out of the cage: ‘Warrior’ leads MMA move to mainstream film and …
Washington Post
Mixed martial arts is hitting the nation’s multiplexes Friday with “Warrior,” the biggest major-studio film to date about the nascent sport. With a slew of MMA-related films on the way at the same time the UFC makes its major-network debut on Fox, …
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17 of the Biggest “What If’s” in MMA History
Bleacher Report
In this crazy sport that we call mixed martial arts, there have been countless moments and situations where one can’t help but to wonder “What if …?” If you are like me, you could be watching two amateur fighters duke it out at a local bar and come …
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Bleacher Report

Roger Gracie Carries Family Legacy Into King Mo Fight
Heavy.com
Roger Gracie may not have a lot of experience in mixed martial arts, but his last name alone sets a great amount of expectation. The latest prospect to emerge from the sport’s founding family will face former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion …
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Heavy.com

Strikeforce tourney has roles for all
USA Today
“I think a lot of people have taken shortcuts in terms of using athleticism and defensive tactics to try and build the right game plan to go out there and win in this mixed martial arts, 10-point must system sort of environment,” he says. …
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USA Today

Phil Masterson: Promising MMA Fighter Found Murdered, Suspect Arrested
International Business Times
By IBTimes Staff Reporter | September 8, 2011 4:01 PM EDT A Bowling Green man has been charged with murder, voluntary manslaughter and felonious assault in the death of up-and-coming Ohio MMA fighter Phil Masterson this weekend on South Bass Island. …
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Metro & state: Brawl in the Fall is chock full of MMA title fights
Detroit Free Press
Top amateur Mixed Martial Arts fighters from Michigan and Canada will enter the cage at the Meadow Brook Music Festival on Saturday night for the sixth annual Brawl in the Fall. Eight title fights will be held, along with five women’s bouts. …
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Strikeforce Preview: Maximo Blanco Vs. Pat Healy
MMA Nation
Kharitonov” is a lightweight bout between two fighters in their late 20s, but both of whom have marked discrepancies in the mixed martial arts (MMA) experience department. Maximo Blanco, 27, has eight wins in 12 appearances (8-2-1, 1 No Contest) since …
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MMA Nation

‘Warrior’ Villain Kurt Angle On MMA, Playing a Ruskie & Acting Rough With His …
Moviefone (blog)
One of the biggest obstacles standing in the brothers’ way is Koba, the undefeated MMA champion. As if the character of Koba wasn’t intimidating enough, the man behind the role is Kurt Angle, a gold medalist for amateur wrestling in the 1996 Olympics, …
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Damon’s Wife Triggers Global Pandemic; Martial Arts Showdown: Rick Warner
Bloomberg
Pictures, opens today across the US Rating: **1/2 “Warrior” is an electrifying, mixed martial arts version of “The Fighter” about two estranged brothers heading for a showdown at the sport’s biggest event. This underdog story pushes every emotional …
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Blogs

BAMMA 7 to air complete fight card live and free on Facebook on …
By Geno Mrosko
UK based organization BAMMA has announced it will air its BAMMA 7 event on Sept. 10, in its entirety, free on Facebook.
MMAmania.com

Web

‘Warrior’ could be a knockout for MMA fans – Entertainment – Movies …
Nearly every major sport has its defining movie, and ultimate fighting may have found its “Rocky.”
today.msnbc.msn.com/…/warrior-could-be-knockout-mma-fa…

Victoria Advocate | Mixed Martial Arts: An exciting fighting form
MMA, which stands for Mixed Martial Arts, has seen an increase in world-wide popularity in the last few years. And on Saturday, MMA lovers will have a chance …
www.victoriaadvocate.com/…/go_cd_mma_fighting_090811_…