A million dollars in cash is manageable. Weighing 22 pounds in $100 bills, according to the U.S. Treasury, it can fit in a large grocery bag with room to spare. The $41.5 million Golden Boy Promotions is paying Floyd Mayweather Jr. to fight Saul “Canelo” Alvarez Saturday night in Las Vegas? That’s a different story. […]
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NSAC Executive Director Keith Kizer outlines changes in drug testing, addresses blood testing criticism
It was only five months ago that the Brazilian slugger Thiago Silva took a dominant unanimous decision victory over fellow light heavyweight Brandon Vera at UFC 125. Many felt Silva’s performance was an assertion of his standing among the very best in the 205-pound division. Weeks later, Silva’s performance would be shrouded in controversy following […]
Gray Maynard talks Edgar, Pettis, Rashad, keeps it real
Not only will Gray Maynard answer any question that’s thrown his way, but he’ll answer it in a refreshingly real way. Gray addresses whether or not he’s a ‘boring’ fighter, if Anthony Pettis deserves a crack at the title and if Frankie Edgar possesses comparable wrestling to his own. Some fans may take objection to […]
Kicking vice: Bellator prohibits sponsorship from poker sites and Condom Depot
Bellator Fighting Championship enjoyed considerable coverage when they announced the move to MTV2 from their previous home of Fox Sports Network. The announcement was received with questions ranging from differences in average viewership between the networks to which day the events would be broadcast. Left out of the conversation was the change in sponsorship opportunities […]
Thiago Silva mistaken: second blood test not yet processed according to NSAC
On Wednesday afternoon, NSAC officials informed members of the MMA media via email that all the drug/steroid screening tests had been processed and were negative for participants at UFC 125, save for one. The email included a list of the fighters who had passed, with Thiago Silva’s name missing in a conspicuous manner. Keith Kizer, […]
Melendez Signs New Multi-Year Agreement with Strikeforce
Two-time STRIKEFORCE World Lightweight Champion (155 pounds), Gilbert “El Nino” Melendez (18-2), has signed a new, multi-year agreement with the San Jose, Calif. based world championship Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) promotion. “STRIKEFORCE is my home, they’ve always been like family to me and I’m looking forward to continuing my career with them,” said the talented, […]
Sherk Targets One Last Title Run, Summer Return
As he enters the twilight of his tenure in the mixed martial arts game, Sean Sherk has ascertained what the goal is before hanging up the little four ounce baby gloves and calling it a career. The goal: a second bite of the championship apple, another reign with the UFC lightweight title. Sherk recently spoke about the intoxicating […]
Te Huna Looking to Move Beyond Injuries in UFC 127 Bout
Aussie brawler James Te Huna comes into UFC 127 looking to shake off ring rust and re-establish himself in the UFC 205 division. A broken arm incurred in his UFC debut against Igor Pokrajac has proven to be a vexing problem for the Aussie 205’er. The severity of the break and resulting complications during his convalescence […]
Vladimir Matyushenko wants redemption, predicts Jones vs. Bader and Silva vs. Belfort
Many fans would identify Vladimir Matyushenko as a staple in the sport of mixed martial arts. The forty-year-old Belarusian has been in the sport for over a decade and fought some of the most notable fighters it can offer. But make no mistake, Matyushenko claims he is far from done and is eyeing his next […]
Fedor: I am training to win the tournament
Fedor Emelianenko, considered by many to be the greatest heavyweight — and perhaps mixed martial artist — of all time, is a man of few words. Rather than fruitlessly guessing at the unknowable, he will admit he doesn’t know. Instead of pondering the future, he will focus on the present. Emelianenko will bring that same […]