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[14 Jan 2009 | No Comment | ]
“UFC Primetime” and “Unleashed” air on Spike TV tonight, Weds. Jan 14

MMA on Spike TV tonight, folks. Tune in and catch all the Wednesday night action, because there’s quite a line-up scheduled.
First off, you’ll be treated to an hour-long UFC Unleashed beginning at 9 pm E.T., followed by two episodes of the all-new “UFC Primetime”.
“UFC Primetime,” produced by the UFC, delivers an unprecedented look into the lives of two of mixed martial arts’ biggest stars, St-Pierre and Penn, as they prepare for their epic clash of titans in late January. Spike TV will present three special weekly installments that will take …

MMA Industry, Opinion »

[12 Dec 2008 | No Comment | ]
Joe Calzaghe thinks “boxing is a dying sport”, cites UFC popularity

Undefeated pro boxing champ Joe Calzaghe spoke recently on his observations of his sport’s current state. According to the dominant Welshman, it’s a bad time to get into boxing and a great time for MMA.
More and more, we’re getting word of current and former pro boxers eyeing an entry into the world of exciting, well-respected, and profitable mixed martial arts competition.
This is the future of pro fighting, as I’ve been saying for quite some time now. It’s inevitable that boxing is no longer a viable pro sport for aspiring athletes, …

MMA Industry, MMA figures »

[24 Sep 2008 | No Comment | ]
TNA Wrestling star Kurt Angle near-guarantees UFC contract

TNA pro wrestling sensation Kurt Angle has said to SunSport that he will certainly compete in MMA next year, and nearly guarantees a contract with the UFC. Now, do I believe this to be posturing or fact? I answer with one name… Brock Lesnar.
It’s not out of the realm of possibility that Angle could make the move from TNA to UFC/MMA in general, however I do have my doubts as to his health (bad neck) and age. In any case, the long-standing pro wrestling figure had this to say…
Speaking exclusively …