Mixed Martial Arts Links (1-20-12)

Posted on | January 20, 2012 | No Comments

MMA’s ‘Iron Mike’ gets prison in Vegas sex case
Houston Chronicle
A judge in Las Vegas will decide whether the mixed martial arts fighter once featured on Spike TV’s “The Ultimate Fighter” will go to prison for attempted sexual assault of a woman in April 2010 at his home. Photo: Julie Jacobson / AP Michael “Iron …
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MMA Fighter Gina Carano on Haywire, Kissing Michael Fassbender, and Playing …
New York Magazine (blog)
By Jennifer Vineyard Mixed martial arts fighter Gina Carano makes her acting debut in Steven Soderbergh’s Haywire this weekend, starring as a lethal secret agent who, betrayed and on the run, hunts down traitors played by Ewan McGregor, Channing Tatum, …
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MMA fighting returns to Hastings with tighter regulations
KHAS-TV
Four years ago, the city placed a ban on unsanctioned Mixed Martial Arts events at the city auditorium. That happened when an event four years ago got out of control. But event organizers say this time they have a 1-2 punch that should lead to a …
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Minowa brings cape, flair to ProElite against Grove
USA TODAY
The 52 victories of Minowa say little about his actual skill level because he specializes in carnival-style fights pitting him against massive but oafish brutes in match-ups reminiscent of professional wrestling, the foundation of mixed martial arts in …
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USA TODAY

How MMA, UFC and Strikeforce Spoil Their Fans
Bleacher Report
Mixed martial arts is the fastest growing sport right now, and with its continued growth as a sport comes the continued growth of fans. Fans of MMA are passionate and rally behind individual athletes very often, to the point where they almost feel part…
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Bleacher Report

Kamal right at home in San Fernando Valley
ESPN (blog)
That connection to mixed martial arts is hardly unique to Sako’s life. On the mat this Wednesday evening was UFC veteran, and fellow Armenian, Manny Gamburyan. So too a relative newcomer to the joint, someone special, Sako says. …
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ESPN (blog)

MMA fighters train locally
Mt. Carmel Daily Republican Register
Mt. Carmel is turning out some Mixed Martial Arts fighters who compete at the professional level. Cody Griffin has been fighting in MMA bouts for eight years and has a professional record of 5-2 and an amateur record of 6-0. …
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MMA Stars That Faded in 2011
Bleacher Report
Despite all the success that MMA has garnered as of late, many of the stars that inhabit mixed martial arts as a whole have begun to fizzle out before our eyes, changing the direction of the sport as we know it. A former UFC title challenger and …
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Bleacher Report

Up and Comers MMA hits Tulare this weekend
Visalia Times-Delta
Doors open at 5 pm Tickets beginning at $25 can still be purchased at Visalia MMA Gear inside the Sequoia Mall or at El Pargo Bar and Grill in Tulare. Tulare has hosted mixed martial arts shows before. But for the first time, MMA will be held at the …
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Guillard, Miller hope for Nashville rebound
USA TODAY
Miller believes he should have tried for dominant positions more often, especially given his proven skill as a grappler in mixed martial arts. Ground work has been the kryptonite for Guillard, who has eight submission losses in his nine defeats. …
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USA TODAY

Blogs

MMA’s ‘Iron Mike’ gets prison in Vegas sex case | Washington …
By The Associated Press
A mixed martial arts fighter once featured on Spike TV’s “The Ultimate Fighter” is going to prison for one to four years for the attempted sexual assault of a woman at his home in April 2010. Michael “Iron Mike” Whitehead sobbed as he was …
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Hammer time: Jared Papazian UFC on FX interview … – MMA Mania
By Brian Hemminger
MMAmania’s Brian Hemminger speaks with UFC newcomer Jared Papazian about beatdown that changed his life, having his UFC dreams answered and what he expects in his fight with Mike Easton tomorrow night.
MMAmania.com

Melbourne thinks rings are safer than cages | Fightlinker – UFC …
By fightlinker
Perfect for MMA.Every time the UFC goes to Australia they end up in Sydney. Understandable, you might think, considering Sydney is the bestest city in all of Oz. Wrong! Melbourne is where it’s at. It’s friendlier, less touristy, and isn’t infested …
Fightlinker – UFC, Strikeforce,…

Web

UFC announces pre signing PED tests – MMA News
Ultimate Fighting Championship® announced today that all potential UFC® and STRIKEFORCE® signees will be subject to a mandatory pre-contract screening …
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