PRIDE FC continues its return to DVD with Tuesday’s release of PRIDE 32: Real Deal.
The historic event took place on October 21, 2006, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The first PRIDE event ever to be held outside of Japan captured an audience of 11,727. Since the event took place in [...]
Entries from August 2008
PRIDE 32 DVD ‘Real Deal’ now available for pre-order
August 31st, 2008 · No Comments
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AFL’s Emily Thompson on fast track to MMA success
August 31st, 2008 · No Comments
In the world of MMA, things aren’t supposed to come this easy.
But as undefeated 23-year-old prospect Emily Thompson told MMAjunkie.com, her path to an American Fight League contract began on a whim.
“Originally, I’m from Anchorage, Alaska,” Thompson explained. “They would put shows on there monthly. It always was exciting for me to go and watch. I was always like, ‘Man, if they had this for girls I would totally sign up.’”
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The Ultimate Fighter 1 Reunion recap
August 31st, 2008 · No Comments
LAS VEGAS - There was frequently three, four and five men speaking at once, which shouldn’t be all that surprising if you knew anything about this gang.
Eight members of the cast of the inaugural season of “The Ultimate Fighter” gathered Friday at the UFC training center to reminisce about their experiences on the show and the impact it had on their lives.
There were poignant moments, such as when Nate Quarry talked about finally having money to allow his 8-year-old daughter, Ciera, to buy what she wanted in a store, or when Chris Leben told the group he is sober and no longer drinking alcohol.
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Rashad Evans can’t escape the sight of Chuck Liddell beating up black dudes
August 31st, 2008 · No Comments
“Chuck is probably the most popular fighter in the UFC. I went to see a movie (Pineapple Express) the other day to relax and clear my head for the fight and I see Chuck on the screen. You can’t escape him anywhere. He’s really popular. I’m trying to get away and think about [...]
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Buyer’s remorse? CBS rethinks EliteXC, flirts with UFC
August 31st, 2008 · No Comments
Michael Pope from the NY Post has an interesting article about the possible demise of mixed martial arts on CBS after EliteXC’s dismal ratings for ‘Unfinished Business’ back on July 26.
I call the article interesting not because the UFC is ‘rumored’ to have renewed talks with the giant eyeball, but because Michael Pope still refers [...]
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