Mixed Martial Arts Links (1-27-12)

Posted on | January 27, 2012 | No Comments

UFC on Fox 2 should propel MMA further into the mainstream
Ventura County Star
By Mike Harris Mixed martial arts may not yet have achieved full mainstream acceptance as some in the sport maintain, but the UFC’s second broadcast on Fox on Saturday will likely take it a few steps closer. The top MMA promotion’s November debut on …
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2012 World MMA Heavyweight Scouting Report: #4 – Levan Razmadze
Bloody Elbow
In June 2008, the now-dead Japanese fight series Sengoku Raiden Championship was still alive and looking to developing new mixed martial arts talent. To that end, the promotion announced that they had signed four highly credentialed athletes in amateur …
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MMA Babe of the Week: Arianny Celeste
OCRegister
Click on the photo for a slide show on Arianny Celeste, the MMA Babe of the Week. 80% off! Donate $1 to Wahoo’s Cares and Receive a #1 Combo Meal from Deal of the Day By CARLOS ARIAS / THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTEDR Arianny Celeste has established herself …
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MMA: 5 Retired Fighters Who Need to Make a Comeback
Bleacher Report
Despite all the strides mixed martial arts made in 2011, fans cannot help but feel at least a little sad for all the big names that retired last year. After taking a beating at the hands of former Strikeforce welterweight champion Nick Diaz at UFC 137, …
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SPORTS SPOTLIGHT: Tactical Combat Academy of Mixed Martial Arts
Waynesboro Record Herald
By Ben Destefan After briefly relocating to a larger facility in Chambersburg, Josh Hummer and his Tactical Combat Academy of Mixed Martial Arts have returned to their roots, welcoming in the New Year with a fresh yet familiar start in Greencastle.
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Ronda Rousey Thinks Georges St-Pierre is Boring, Done All He Can For MMA
The Province (blog)
But I think he’s out of her mind if she thinks Georges St-Pierre has “done everything he can in a positive way” for mixed martial arts. The attached video from BestofMMA.com was shot prior to Rousey’s Novemeber 18 meeting with Julia Budd, …
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Samman looks to build his MMA fan base
Tallahassee Democrat (blog)
Special to the Democrat By St. Clair Murraine Tallahassee mixed martial arts fighter Josh Samman is branching out with a sense of purpose. When he took his next fight, a Feb. 10 date on a card promoted by Xtreme Fighting Championship in Knoxville, …
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Russow continues pursuit of UFC dream
nwitimes.com
CHICAGO | It’s been nearly five years since Mike Russow’s first and only loss in mixed martial arts. But 20 months ago, it sure didn’t feel that way for about 12 minutes. Russow, a Kankakee native and a police officer in Chicago’s 3rd District, …
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Coming Friday: Reality TV star, MMA fighter gives back in Benton
Shreveport Times
BENTON – Athletic success had always come easy for Delanie Hall – a state wrestling championship, title belts in a blossoming mixed–martial arts career and a role on MTV’s reality show “Caged.” However, the onset of adulthood, like for many, …
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Blogs

Why UFC On Fox 2 Is More Important Than UFC On Fox 1 – MMA …
By Luke Thomas
UFC on Fox 1 was important for mixed martial arts (MMA), but as important as it was this Saturday’s bouts are even more critical.
MMA Nation – All Posts

Dana White double dares hackers to ‘do it again’ | Fightlinker – UFC …
By fightlinker
“On Sunday, January 22nd, the UFC.com website was redirected by a criminal hacker to another website,” a statement provided to MMA Fighting read. “The UFC website was quickly restored to the control of the UFC, and there is no evidence …
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Web

MMA rules – Mixed Martial Arts Blog – ESPN
Visit MMA rules – Mixed Martial Arts Blog for information, in-depth analysis and discussion aboutMMA rules.
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