Mixed Martial Arts Links (9-4-11)
UFC on FOX: Does the Growth of the UFC Brand Hurt the Growth of MMA? Bleacher Report Tell someone on the street that you follow MMA and they’ll look at you in confusion. Tell someone on the street that you follow the UFC and they’ll immediately understand. All MMA fans have experienced this phenomenon and it illustrates one important … See […]
Mark Ellis: A New Breed of Wrestler
In recent years, it has become the norm for standout college wrestlers to make their way from their studies to the cages of MMA. Tyron Woodley, Ben Askren, Rashad Evans, Josh Koscheck…the list goes on and on. Many have experienced considerable success. In fact, fighters such as Cain Velasquez, Matt Hughes, Brock Lesnar, and other […]
Kendall Grove Looks to Avenge Himself Against Joe Riggs
Every fighter loses fights. It’s inevitable. In fact, most combat sports veterans will tell you losses are necessary to develop because you learn more from your defeats than from your wins. At this weekend’s Pro Elite event, which will be streamed live on Sherdog.com, two longtime veterans looking to rebound and rebuild their careers will […]
Class act Fury leaves Rogan in the shade
Picture www.chrisbevanphotography.co.uk By David Kelly, Belfast Telegraph Thursday, 25 August 2011 Tyson Fury swaggered into the King’s Hall complex akin to John Wayne and then dealt with the slings and arrows of Martin Rogan with calm authority and charisma. British and Commonwealth heavyweight champion Fury, clad in his best ‘Quiet Man’ garb […]
SUPER SIX WORLD BOXING CLASSIC: THE FINAL INTERNATIONAL PRESS TOUR WRAPS UP IN OAKLAND
“He’s standing in my way and I’m standing in his way. So someone’s got to get out of the way.” – Andre Ward “I am coming with dynamite on both hands and I’ll be ready to explode on the night. I will not be denied.” – Carl Froch International Three-Day Tour Concludes With Public and […]
Travis Paulson to Co-Host Saturday Morning’s Takedown Wrestling Radio
On the heels of the announced lineup for Saturday’s Takedown Wrestling Radio comes the addition of Former Iowa State three-time All-American Travis Paulson to the already stacked lineup for the broadcast. The Former No. 1 ranked U.S. wrestler at 74 kilograms (162.8 pounds) over the past year, will join Scott Casber in studio for the […]
Jamill Kelly is Back Home in Ca, Now at Cal Poly talks to Takedown Wrestling
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. — Jamill Kelly, silver medalist in the 2004 Summer Olympics, has been hired as an assistant wrestling coach at Cal Poly. The announcement was made Tuesday by Mustang director of athletics Don Oberhelman as well as Brendan Buckley, hired June 21 as Cal Poly’s head wrestling coach. Buckley previously was head […]
Inside The Ropes With Bare-Knuckle Boxing Champion Bobby “The Celtic Warrior” Gunn
It’s been nearly two weeks since seven-time cruiserweight boxing champion Bobby Gunn defeated Rich Stewart via a third round KO in the first bare-knuckle boxing match since 1889. With the victory Gunn claimed the vacant heavyweight bare-knuckle boxing title, last held by John L. Sullivan. Gunn sat down with us this week to talk about […]
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