Full Tilt Poker Fiasco Makes UFC Brass Guilty By Association
By: Rich Bergeron The raids and government shutdowns and seizures of FullTiltPoker.com, PokerStars.com, and AbsolutePoker.com on April 15 of this year changed more than just the poker landscape in the United States. The FBI named the sites and their principal owners and operators in indictments for bank fraud, illegal gambling, and money laundering. And they […]
World bareknuckle heavyweight boxing champion Bobby Gunn to defend his title against James Quinn
In February of 2012 two of the top bareknuckle boxers in the world will collide as current world bareknuckle champion Bobby “The Celtic Warrior” Gunn puts his title on the line against world renowned bareknuckle fighter James “The Mighty” Quinn. This past August Gunn claimed the title when he defeated Richard Stewart by way of […]
Mixed Martial Arts Links (9-21-11)
Can Warrior pack a punch in the UK? BBC News By Genevieve Hassan Entertainment reporter, BBC News Tom Hardy’s latest film is set in the world of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). Can a story involved with the popular US sport also be a success in the UK? The world of MMA is relatively unknown to British… See all stories […]
Are Strikeforce’s Days Numbered?
By: Rich Bergeron Already three popular ex-Strikeforce vets are now on the UFC roster: Dan Henderson, Alistair Overeem, and Nick Diaz. Strikeforce used to be the company UFC castoffs went to when they were released or when they reached the end of their contracts. Since the UFC’s Parent Company Zuffa, LLC acquired Strikeforce, MMA fans […]
Mixed Martial Arts Links (9-12-11)
One Man’s View: Fast-Track Pitfalls Sherdog.com File Photo: Sherdog.com Matchmaking in mixed martial arts is an often-overlooked science, but it plays a key role in developing a fighter. How a fighter’s management negotiates the bouts offered to him by a promotion is indicative of the intended path … See all stories on this topic » […]
Wrestling Links (9-11-11)
Hulk Hogan Helps Micro-Wrestlers Hit The Big Time With New TV Show Huffington Post Pro wrestling legend Hulk Hogan is expecting big things from his latest project: A reality show where he mentors a troupe of “micro-wrestlers,” none of whom is taller than four feet. The show, “Hulk Hogan’s Micro Championship Wrestling,” debuts Sept. … See all stories on this […]
BERNARD HOPKINS CELEBRATES AND REMEMBERS 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF HISTORIC, PATRIOTIC TRIUMPH OVER FELIX TRINIDAD
Philadelphia, PA (Sept. 9)…As we mark the 10th anniversary of September 11, 2001 and the tragic occurrence that happened, we must remember that the first major sporting event held in the borough of Manhattan following the tragedy was the middleweight championship fight between Bernard Hopkins and Felix Trinidad. It was a night that helped return […]
Mixed Martial Arts Links (9-5-11)
5 Reason Why Cain Velasquez Will Replace Brock Lesnar as MMA’s Biggest Draw Bleacher Report Ultimate Fighting Championship is the premier organisation in the sport of Mixed Martial Arts and the general consensus is that Brock Lesnar is undoubtedly their biggest draw. The reason for this may be that people all round world are aware of Brock… See all […]
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