Boxing Scene (BoxingScene.com) today published an “article” based on an unverified rumor that the Ultimate Fighting Championship is under FTC investigation for monopolistic practices. The whole-lotta-nothing post which consists of dated, unrelated Dana White quotes and the disjointed explanation of what a monopoly is, is just plain irresponsible journalism.
Beyond writer Bryanna Fissori’s lackluster effort to craft a remotely semi-coherent brief on basic legal definitions, this post attempting to smear the wildly successful Mixed Martial Arts promotion does nothing more than deal another self-inflicted jab to the collective face of boxing …

It’s the type of quest for greatness that has the masses in a frenzy.
Strikeforce welterweight champion, Nick Diaz is making an open challenge to the boxing world as he pursues the impossible attempting to become a recognized world champion in two dominant fighting sports.
Currently riding a 10-fight win streak, Diaz is ready to make the cross-over into boxing as he feels as though there aren’t enough significant challenges for him within the MMA world left to conquer.
Regardless of being a controversial figure with his outspoken …

Cries of victory were shouted from some of the blog rooftops by various Strikeforce proponents following the promotion’s most recent show on December 4th. Although it was a premature and short-sighted reaction, the five-fight main card grabbed the fanbase’s attention by delivering four knockouts within a mere hour of runtime on Showtime. This was without a doubt the most exciting Strikeforce show since their days of smaller, local offerings - and what made these bloggers cling to the TKO-filled evening as a sign …

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Expert Making First Area Appearance at Gym’s Grand Opening Launch
Sterling, VA (March 29, 2010) – Master Rickson Gracie, one of the most respected and accomplished Mixed Martial Arts fighters/instructors in the world from the legendary Brazilian Gracie family, will make his very first Washington, D.C. area appearance on Wednesday, March 31. Gracie will hold a special instructional seminar at the brand new One Spirit Martial Arts and Pedro Sauer Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Headquarters facility located at 46950 Community Plaza, Suite 220 in Sterling, VA.
“This is truly an honor and …

Today on the show we run through some more Strikeforce fallout from last weekend, upcoming UFC events and news revealed on yesterday’s “Couture vs. Nogueira” conference call.
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