Archive for May, 2008
Monday, May 19th, 2008
(The following entry appeared first at MMARated.com)
Anyone who's listened to my appearances on Fight Network Radio knows that I am an unabashed Mauro Ranallo supporter. I have no problems saying that I think he's the best play-by-play man in the combat sports world. Just my opinion, don't get all worked ...
Posted in Elite XC, Gus Johnson, Mauro Ranallo, MMA | No Comments »
Monday, May 19th, 2008
It's a busy morning at MMARated.com (and FOXSports.com too) because we've got dueling BJ Penn and Sean Sherk interviews.
Some of the highlights include:
Ariel Helwani: Penn has been very outspoken when the topic of your suspension, your appeals and steroids in MMA has come up. Basically, he’s not very happy ...
Posted in BJ Penn, Interview, MMA, Sean Sherk, UFC | No Comments »
Friday, May 16th, 2008
(The following post also appeared on MMARated.com)
As a long-time boxing enthusiast, I'm well aware of the ugly side of the sport. Mainly what happens to the guys who stick around a little too long. Brain damage, impaired speech...that kind of thing.
One of the worst examples of this is what has ...
Posted in Chuck Liddell, MMA | 1 Comment »
Friday, May 16th, 2008
Another week is about to be put in the official record books so it's time, once again, to look at the week that was and the weekend ahead in the world of mixed martial arts. It's little thing we like to call "The Week's End Update."
Today, we welcome the editor-in-chief ...
Posted in Interview, MMA | No Comments »
Friday, May 16th, 2008
The majority of boxing fans are excited about David Haye making the move to the heavyweight division. Is he good enough to hang with the big boys? Well, we'll see about that.
However, one thing's for certain, the man is doing a great job of selling himself as well as a ...
Posted in Boxing, David Haye, Wladimir Klitschko | 1 Comment »
Thursday, May 15th, 2008
I am not even sure what to say about this "shoot" video featuring Teddy Hart (record date unknown but given the content discussed it appears to be fairly new). It's one of the greatest pieces of media I have ever witnessed in my life.
Actually, in all seriousness, it's kind of ...
Posted in Teddy Hart, Wrestling | No Comments »
Thursday, May 15th, 2008
by Alan Counihan, JarryPark.com contributor
On May 5th, the Dragon Gate promotion in Japan ran one of their biggest shows of the year in Aichi. The promotion drew a crowd of 8,000 which is extremely impressive considering Dragon Gate is not one of the "major" Japanese wrestling organizations.
Now, even though most ...
Posted in Dragon Gate, Wrestling | No Comments »
Thursday, May 15th, 2008
It’s been a fairly unpredictable season of “The Ultimate Fighter,” thus far, but no result was more unexpected (in my mind at least) than Amir Sadollah’s victory over Gerald Harris on last night’s episode of the show.
Sadollah seemed to be lacking confidence going into the bout while Harris, well, he ...
Posted in Gerald Harris, Interview, MMA, The Ultimate Fighter | No Comments »
Wednesday, May 14th, 2008
There's just something about those ring girls. Everyone loves them and we here at mmarated.com are no different. So, with that in mind, I present a most enlightening interview with one of Strikeforce's exquisite ring girls, the lovely Nicole Craner.Nicole is actually one of the friendlier ring girls I've come ...
Posted in Interview, MMA, Nicole Craner, Strikeforce | 1 Comment »
Wednesday, May 14th, 2008
Over at my home away from home, MMARated.com, I've got some quasi-interesting shots of Roger Huerta training with GSP in preparation for his fight against Kenny Florian in August.
What a great pairing these two are: Down-to-earth, humble, good-looking and, most importantly, great ambassadors for the sport. Oh, and they are ...
Posted in Georges St. Pierre, MMA, Roger Huerta | No Comments »
