Mixed Martial Arts Links (1-26-12)

Posted on | January 26, 2012 | 1 Comment

MMA growing still, and with it, hopes of young fighters like Phil Davis
U-T San Diego
Jeff Chiu — AP It wasn’t so long ago that an overwhelming number of Americans probably consideredmixed martial arts, along with irreconcilable differences, as the most popular grounds for divorce. Who had heard of MMA, and even if you had, …
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MMA’s Best Fighters from 2011
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Like every year that preceded it, the world of mixed martial arts just grew and captivated us more. A lot of fighters went from OK to good, and a few went from good to great. Before we go too far into 2012, let’s look back at the year that was and and …
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Consumer demand leads to MMA boom
Toronto Sun
By Michel Kelly-Gagnon ,QMI Agency Walking in various Canadian cities, one cannot help but notice several billboards and advertisements for a relatively new sport called mixed martial arts (MMA) and one of its leading stars – Georges St. Pierre.
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MMA: Why Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Is NOT the Most Useless Discipline in MMA
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It is, and always will be, applicable in MMA, despite what BJJ legend Rickson Gracie might think. However, it’s easy to see why some might think that Jiu-Jitsu’s prestige has fallen because, quite frankly, it has. When BJJ (then called “Gracie …
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MMA Crossfire – Strikeforce: Tate vs Rousey on for March 3rd
Canada.com (blog)
Now she meets one of the fastest-rising stars in all of mixed martial arts, unbeaten judo ace Ronda Rousey. Columbus, get ready, because we’re bringing a great night of fights to your city once again.” “I feel like Ronda will definitely be a challenge …
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MMA’s 10 Examples of When “Keeping It Real” Goes Wrong
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In the world of mixed martial arts, a lot of hot-tempered fighters with too much testosterone often make questionable and otherwise poor judgment calls. These acts have tampered with the foundations of their career and also elicited many highlights …
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The Gun Store’s Chris Irwin disappointed in FOX-driven UFC sponsorship ban
MMAjunkie.com
by John Morgan on Jan 25, 2012 at 2:30 pm ET While most everyone in the mixed–martial–arts industry believes the UFC’s deal with FOX is a positive for the sport as a whole, there is at least one segment of MMA sponsors unhappy with the new arrangement.
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Police make arrest in MMA fighter’s murder
CTV.ca
Peel police have made an arrest in connection to the 2011 murder of an up-and-coming MMA fighter who was killed trying to stop an armed robbery. Kearn Nedd, 28, died in hospital after he was shot at a charity poker tournament at the Rozz Banquet Hall …
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MMA Dream Bout: Why Randy Couture Should Be Fedor’s Last Foe
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One dream bout for Mixed Martial Arts‘ fans was a collision with then UFC heavyweight champion Randy Couture, a Hall of Fame fighter in his own right. Because of a contract dispute in the numbers, it suddenly looked as if Randy Couture would be…
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The 6 MMA Moves That Shouldn’t Have Worked but Did
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The beauty of mixed martial arts is that the unexpected can happen at any moment. One second, you’re dancing around the octagon, dominating your opponent with an arsenal of attacks, and just when you think everything is going your way—when you truly …
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Blogs

MMA vs. Boxing: A Judge’s Perspective | BoxingInsider.com – Boxing …
By Staff
By Barry Lindenman The emergence of mixed martial arts (MMA) as a legitimate sport in recent years has brought with it some of the same challenges in.
BoxingInsider.com

New Fan’s Introduction to Mixed Martial Arts: Ground Grappling …
By T.P. Grant
T.P. Grant introduces new fans to the basics of ground grappling in mixed martial arts.
Bloody Elbow

Proposed Anti-MMA Bill in Wisconsin still alive : MMAPayout.com …
By Jason Cruz
The actual bill authorizes towns to pass ordinances banning MMA. The state’s Department of Safety and Professional Services governs the regulation of MMA in the state. The proposed bill would grant local government the authority to ban …
MMAPayout.com: The Business of MMA

Vitor Belfort says Dan Henderson ducked Anthony … – MMA Mania
By Adam Guillen Jr.
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) light heavyweight Dan Henderson says Vitor Belfort is crazy for accusing him of ducking a proposed fight against Anthony Johnson.
MMAmania.com

Scott Coker: Tate Vs. Rousey Is Female MMA’s Most-Anticipated …
By Luke Thomas
Strikeforce President Scott Coker tells MMA Nation Meisha Tate vs. Ronda Rousey is the most highly-anticipated fight in women’s MMA in three years.
MMA Nation – All Posts

Web

Miller vs. Diaz booked for UFC on FOX 3 event – MMA News
Jim Miller is coming off a win versus Melvin Guillard this past weekend at the UFC on FX event. Nate Diaz is coming off a big win over Donald Cerrone at the end …
www.mixedmartialarts.com/…/Miller-vs-Diaz-booked-for-UFC...

Durinho makes mma debut – Sherdog Mixed Martial Arts Forums
Durinho to Make Professional MMA Debut This Saturday « Best Of BJJ The translation is a little off and it doesn’t have information about where he is.
www.sherdog.net/…/f12/durinho-makes-mma-debut-1979615/

Press Release – Martial Arts Business Page Offers Mixed Martial Arts …
Martial arts studios and dojos, mixed martial arts schools, fans and conditioning instructors can now turn to http://www.martial-arts-business.info/ for the latest …
www.24-7pressrelease.com/…/martial-arts-business-page-offer…

Mixed Martial Arts Links (1-26-12)

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