Michael ‘The Brazilian Rocky’ Oliveira Continues Boxing Education
Next fight Dec. 17 vs. Jimmy Holmes in Quebec City MIAMI (Dec. 5, 2011) – His boxing education continues in Miami as undefeated prospect Michael “The Brazilian Rocky” Oliveira, rated No. 15 by the World Boxing Council (“WBC”), prepares for his first fight in Canada on December 17 against veteran Jimmy “The Fightin’ School Teacher” Holmes (19-3-2, […]
UFC & COMPANY VS. NEW YORK STATE: CIVIL SUIT CLIFF NOTES
By: Rich Bergeron Zuffa, LLC filed suit on November 15th against the State of New York, citing the unconstitutional nature of the state’s ban on professional mixed martial arts. A host of other plaintiffs who have varying interests in competing in and/or profiting from MMA-related business are also parties to the suit. Though there is […]
My Personal Memories of the Late Great Smokin’ Joe Frazier
By: Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro I was deeply saddened to hear that Joe Frazier passed away earlier today, like I’m sure most of the boxing world was. He was a living legend and right up to his passing was so dedicated to the sport that bought him fame and fortune. Whilst most people will remember […]
Mixed Martial Arts Links (11-8-11)
Dos Santos: ‘MMA unites the world’ USA Today I believe the world is ready for mainstream MMA matches — not just UFC matches, but all MMA matches. MMA is a sport that is practiced and loved all around the world. The UFC is an extremely serious, extremely competent organization with only top-level … See all stories on this topic » USA Today […]
Future Looks Bright as Rob Eiter’s Quakers Add Nine, He Talks to Takedown
PHILADELPHIA – The University of Pennsylvania had plenty of memorable moments during the 2010-11 season, including Zack Kemmerer‘s run to All-American honors at 141 pounds while winning 39 matches during the season to set a new Penn record for wins in a season and four wrestlers taking the mat in the Round of 12 at the NCAA […]
Joe Galante: Interim Head Coach @ College of New Jersey, Talks to Takedown
Ewing, NJ… The College of New Jersey’s Executive Director of Athletics and Recreation, John Castaldo has announced the appointment of Joseph Galante as the interim head wrestling coach. Galante has served as an assistant coach for the Lions since 2007 and will begin his new post on September 1, 2011. Galante takes over for David Icenhower, who earlier […]
Mixed Martial Arts Links (8-20-11)
MMA Today: Fox Sports jumps into UFC StandardNet By Bob Emanuel Jr. Zuffa LLC, the owner of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, announced a seven-year deal with FOX Sports Media Group on Thursday to bring its brand of mixed martial artsto a variety of FOX networks. The deal will allow FOX to … See all stories on this topic […]
Wrestling Links (8-12-11)
Iran and Saudi Arabia’s Wrestling Match Huffington Post (blog) The ongoing diplomatic confrontation between Iran and Saudi Arabia resembles a wrestling match between long-time rivals who cannot pin the other down for long enough to actually win. They are equally adept at taking jabs at each other in an effort to … See all stories on this topic » […]
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