Mixed Martial Arts Links (10-4-11)

Posted on | October 4, 2011 | No Comments

The Beatdown: MMA’s future could belong to the little guys
NBCSports.com
AP The UFC will make its FOX debut, a historic moment in the young, growing history of mixed martial arts, with a classic event – the heavyweight championship fight. There’s a certain ring to it. It’s a special event in combat sports, …
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Houston boy gaining recognition in MMA world
abc13.com
HOUSTON (KTRK) — One of the top MMA organizations, the Ultimate Fighting Championship, is about to visit Houston. Mixed martial arts is one of the fastest growing sports and a growing phenomenon with kids. But is it too violent? …
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Ricky Hatton on MMA: I’m Becoming a Big Fan
Bleacher Report
It has been more than two years since former light welterweight boxing champion Ricky Hatton has fought in the ring, but he still keeps up-to-date with boxing and mixed martial arts. In this recent interview with Fight Hub TV, the 33-year-old talks …
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MU student lands big MMA win
Huntington Herald Dispatch
Godfrey, a senior at Marshall University, didn’t back down from Wright in their bantamweight bout and eventually brought down the packed house by stopping the top prospect in the Knoxville, Tenn.,Mixed Martial Arts camp before the second round ended. …
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City Detective Wins Amateur Mixed Martial Arts Debut
Patch.com
The detective also fought in Friday’s Xtreme Cage Wars (XCW) Police versus Firefighters Mixed Martial Arts cagefight. “Calvin has been training with us for about five months,” said Shaun Grazuties, owner of Charm City Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Moss’ …
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Local MMA fighters off to Iran
Mt Druitt Standard
The owner of Sensei’s Martial Arts in Rooty Hill is again doing his part by helping a team of mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters who are heading to Iran on November 5. Mr Chapman will help cover the cost of the team’s equipment for the trip. …
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UFC Shattering Expectations for Fight Fans in 2012: Dual-Continent Fight Card
Bleacher Report
As the sport of mixed martial arts continues to explode worldwide, UFC president Dana White spoke about the next evolution of the UFC and what fight fans can expect in 2012. Speaking to a multitude of reporters, White stated that the recent agreement…
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Interview with Evolve MMA Founder Chatri Sityodtong
MMAmania.com
by James Goyder on Oct 3, 2011 6:29 AM EDT Evolve MMA in Singapore is home to some top talent such as Shinya Aoki and Rafael Dos Anjos and is also developing an entire crop of up and coming fighters like Bryan Choi, Eddie Ng and Zorobabel Moreira. …
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Takedown Entertainment Signs Agreement With MEZ Sports Pandemonium Fights
MarketWatch (press release)
MEZ Sports Pandemonium Fights, an MMA organization owned by Craig Zimmerman, has become a staple of mixed martial arts entertainment in southern California. The promotion has featured topMMA athletes from the region including UFC veteran Justin …
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New column is chance to stay on top of latest MMA events, results
Statesman Journal
Devin Ashard’s mixed martial arts column will appear every other week in the Statesman Journal. Email devin@mmassmedia.com with comments or questions for Devin. I can be reached for comments and questions at (503) 399-6801 or jday@StatesmanJournal.com. …
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Blogs

Hired Hero: An MMAmania interview exclusive with UFC 136 fighter …
By Brian Hemminger
Hired Hero: An MMAmania interview exclusive with UFC 136 fighter Brian Stann (part one)
MMAmania.com

Baltimore Crime Beat: Video from Baltimore police, firefighter MMA …
By Justin Fenton
Video from Baltimore police, firefighter MMA match. Here’s video from Friday’s charity Police vs. Firefighter mixed martial arts cage fight, shot by The Sun’s Kevin Richardson, who writes about mixed martial arts at the Stomping Grounds blog. …
Baltimore Crime Beat

Pure Adrenaline & The Verbal Submission Radio are Joining MMA …
By MMA Valor
Three weeks ago we started “The MMA Pulse”, a weekly 30 minute live radio show discussing the latest topics in the world of Mixed Martial Arts. Today MMAValor.com is very pleased to announce the addition of not one but two established …
MMAValor

Web

Frankie Edgar’s first MMA fight (unregulated) – MMA News
Because mixed martial arts is unregulated and illegal in New York, the sport is forced into secret locations, without government oversight, or adequate medical …
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