PENNSYLVANIA GOVERNMENT HONORS BERNARD HOPKINS
Hopkins “Brings Down The House” With Inspirational Speech On Senate Floor Pictured above from left to right: State Senator Vincent J. Hughes, Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair, State Representative Jewell William, WBC Light Heavyweight World Champion Bernard Hopkins and Deputy Whip of PA House of Representatives, State Representative Tony Payton all of whom hail from […]
New York MMA Regulation Hits Major Roadblock
By: Rich Bergeron [mpinpage] New York MMA fans will have to wait a little longer to see the sport they love sanctioned in their state despite recent indicators that regulation efforts were making headway in the Empire State. One of New York’s most powerful lawmakers, State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, recently told a New York […]
Mixed Martial Arts Links (5-29-11)
Fedor Emelianenko bout announced ESPN Both Emelianenko (31-3) and Henderson (27-8) are considered among mixed martial arts‘ most accomplished fighters. Based on the terms of Henderson’s contract, the former two-division Pride champion was also owed a fight by the end of July or Strikeforce … See all stories on this topic » UFC 130 Fight Card: Brian […]
Mixed Martial Arts Links (5-27-11)
Mir, Nelson keep UFC 130 bout strictly business USA Today By Sergio Non, USA TODAY By Steve Marcus for USA TODAY Roy “Big Country” Nelson has a habit of rubbing his stomach after mixed martial arts victories. By Steve Marcus for USA TODAY Roy “Big Country” Nelson has a habit of rubbing his stomach after mixed … […]
Mixed Martial Arts Links (5-26-11)
MMA Fighting Stances: Mixed martial arts intelligence from the cage and ring USA Today Jackson says he found motivation when Hamill vowed to “break his will” on Saturday, but manymixed martial artists express similar sentiments before fights. Or as Evans once famously told his mother: breaking the other fellow’s will is simply how you … See all […]
Mixed Martial Arts Links (5-23-11)
NY Senate again votes to sanction MMA USA Today By Joseph Spector, Gannett ALBANY — For the second year in a row, the state Senate on Monday passed legislation to legalize mixed martial arts contests in New York. By Jessica Rinaldi for USA TODAY Jon Jones has lived in upstate or central New York … See all stories […]
ROBERT GUERRERO DAY CELEBRATED BY “GHOST” FANS IN THE CITY OF GILROY
Press Release For Immediate Release May 16, 2011 – A multitude of fans congregated in the city of Gilroy, California yesterday to honor their hometown hero, Five-Time World Champion Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero, as May 15, 2011 was officially declared Robert Guerrero Day in the garlic capitol of the world and The Ghost was officially commended for […]
MASSACHUSETTS LEGISLATURE MIGHT PUT MMA IN A CHOKEHOLD
By John J. Monahan TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF jmonahan@telegram.com BOSTON— Expressing concerns about safety and the impact on children, the state Senate has approved a budget rider to ban mixed martial arts fighting matches until the state Boxing Commission is expanded and develops special rules to govern the sport. State Sen. James E. Timilty, D-Walpole, […]
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