News From Around the MMA World

April 25, 2009
By W.C. Pikey

News From Around MMA

We endeavor to be your one-stop source for all the fighting news you need, my boy. Take a minute to peruse these most exceptional newswire releases direct from the bowels of the Squabbles Googletron Device:

  • MMA News:

  • UFC 118: Demian Maia and the 10 Greatest Triangle Chokes in MMA History - The triangle choke submission has almost become synonymous with UFC middleweight contender Demian Maia. The Brazilian is world renowned for his deadly jiu-jitsu prowess and is considered by many as the most dangerous submission specialist in MMA. At UFC 118, Maia will look to work his way back into title contention against Mario Miranda on the night’s main card. Yet another triangle choke ...
  • UFC expands presence in China, Asia - Mixed martial arts group hires NBA's Fischer
  • UFC 118: Boxing's Fat Fool Goes Down, And UFC's Juggernaut Rolls On, Now With Tits And Air Cannons [MMA] - # mma BOSTON — The UFC's first trip to Boston played pretty much to script: Fans were boozy, violent, excellent; the sound system blasted House of Pain and Dropkick Murphys; and James Toney's reputation as the fat Fool of boxing remained intact, even if his head did not. More »
  • Octagon observations: Another boxing lesson - Randy Couture's win over James Toney was another victory for MMA over boxing in the perception game.
  • UFC 118 Fight Card: Preview and Predictions for Preliminary Fights - Joe Lauzon vs. Gabe Ruediger The Hype: After a loss to Sam Stout at UFC 108, Joe Lauzon was scheduled to meet Terry Etim. However, an injury suffered by Etim during training left Lauzon without an opponent. The opening was filled by Gabe Ruediger, a former TUF participant. Nearly four years ago, Ruediger suffered a loss to Melvin Guillard in his only UFC appearance. Six straight victories ...
    • Detroit MMA News:

  • One way or another, Leinart looks to be done in the desert - With each passing moment in this 24-hour, Twitter-fueled news cycle, it's becoming more and more clear that quarterback Matt Leinart's career with the Cardinals is ending.So Leinart, who has been the topic of several posts this morning, provided an obvious...
  • UFC 123 almost certain for Palace in November - A spokesman for the Palace this morning confirmed that a Mixed Martial Arts super show likely will be held at the Auburn Hills venue Nov. 20.
  • PFT: Leinart says he deserves to be a starter - FOX's Jay Glazer joined the Dan Patrick Show Wednesday to talk about Leinart. Glazer says he's received calls from teams that wanted to a reference on Leinart's character. (Glazer has worked out Leinart in the past through his MMA training.)
  • Shootaround 8.16.10: Chicken and the egg edition - Shootaround 8.16.10: Chicken and the egg edition
  • UFC 123 Slated For Detroit area - "You gotta lose your mind in Detroit Rock City." The UFC will try to keep that attitude in mind when...
  • Redskins cut Byron Westbrook, unless they haven't - Adam Schefter of ESPN has been busy this morning.  In addition to his report that the Bills have talked to the Cardinals about a trade for quarterback Matt Leinart (which the Bills have denied), Schefter has reported that the Redskins...
  • Bucs assistant coach gets busted for DUI - During training camp and the preseason, the "Days without an Arrest" meter hits higher numbers than usual, primarily because teams have greater access to the primary source of NFL-related arrests -- the players.This time around, a rare 20-plus-day streak has...
  • Report: Union eyeballing recent rookie trades - On Monday, the Eagles and the Cardinals swapped a pair of rookie draft picks.  Later that same day, the Redskins and Rams did the same thing.On Tuesday, the Redskins cut the fifth-rounder they'd acquired from the Rams, linebacker Hall Davis.Chris...
  • Rampage Jackson, Lyota Machida Fight Looks Set - According to some breaking news released today, a couple of big fights in the UFC look to be set soon. Vitor Belfort tweeted today, "Now it's game time we have fight Nov 13 against [Yushin] Okami." Belfort was set to face current Middleweight champion Anderson Silva at UFC 112 but had to withdraw due to injury. In the meantime, Silva defended his belt against both Demian Maia and Chael Sonnen ...
  • Ultimate Fighting Championship appears a near lock to visit Palace on Nov. 20 - After major developments Tuesday, the Ultimate Fighting Championship looks almost certain to visit metro Detroit.
    • Chicago MMA News:

  • Vibes Media Debuts Mobile Messaging Platform for Retailers - CHICAGO , Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Vibes Media , the mobile marketing leader since 1998, announced today the immediate availability of Retail CRM Alerts, a specialized retail version of Vibes' text-driven mobile messaging platform. The Vibes platform allows retailers to build databases of mobile customers, leverage text message campaigns to increase mobile and Web traffic, and drive m-commerce ...
  • PFT: Leinart says he deserves to be a starter - FOX's Jay Glazer joined the Dan Patrick Show Wednesday to talk about Leinart. Glazer says he's received calls from teams that wanted to a reference on Leinart's character. (Glazer has worked out Leinart in the past through his MMA training.)
  • Bucs assistant coach gets busted for DUI - During training camp and the preseason, the "Days without an Arrest" meter hits higher numbers than usual, primarily because teams have greater access to the primary source of NFL-related arrests -- the players.This time around, a rare 20-plus-day streak has...
  • Powerless Rankings: When keepin' it real goes wrong -- for a mascot - Will it be another painful year for Julius Jones and the Seahawks' rushing attack? (Seattle Times photo by Dean Rutz)
  • KRIKORIAN: Hardy, Silver make big splashes - Oh, what a week it was for a couple of 23-year-old 2005 Wilson High graduates, Jessica Hardy and Lauren (Lolo) Silver, in their aquatic endeavors.
    • Other Mixed Martial Arts News:
    • Junie Browning wins at MMA Big Show - Former Ultimate Fighter competitor Junie Browning was victorious in his first bout following his infamous cut from the UFC in front of some of his hometown fans at the MMA Big Show.
    • Island Contender Saturday Night. - Island Contender takes place on Saturday Evening at the Eagle Ridge Community Center in Langford. Tickets are still available and start at $25.00 for general admission. Ringside tickets are going fast and start at $40.00
    • Armageddon Fighting 2 - Following the impressive showing at AFC 1 The Big Bang The Armageddon Fighting Championship returns with Kalib Starnes facing off against Marcus Hicks, Nick Hinchliffe rematching Dan MacIver, the first fight for CFL veteran Justin Shaw and the return of UFC veteran Jason Fairn.
    • Summer Slugfest 4 photographs - Summer Slugfest 4 Photo gallery
    • Armageddon 2 - Photo Gallery - Armageddon Fighting Championships 2 Rocked the Bear Mountain Arena.
    • Bobby Lashley stops Bob Sapp, and Yvel stunned Rizzo at Ultimate Chaos - BILOXI, Miss. (June 27, 2009) – Popular Bobby Lashley took super heavyweight Bob “The Beast Sapp to the mat right off the opening bell and used his improved ground-and-pound game to win by first-round submission in the main event on the “Ultimate Chaos” pay-per-view event,
    • Kalib Starnes stops Nick Hinchliffe and Robert Drysdale rolls - Starnes submits Hinchliffe to win AFC title and Robert Drysdale submits Bastien Huvaneers to win MMA Debut
    • International Fighting Challenge 8 - Mike Neva was on hand to take in International Fighting Challenge 8
    • Summer Slugfest 3 Gabel and the Varga brothers win again. - Adam Gabel dominated his bout with Shane Wilson knocking out the talented boxer at 1:45 of the first round, Gabriel Varga retained his ISKA world title and his younger brother Aaron Varga defeated Benson Virtucio at Summer Slugfest 3.
    • UPDATED: Garside victorious at Saturday Night Fights in Duncan - Jeannine Garside was able to secure a championship belt in front of her hometown crowd, Lee Mueller took a hard-fought decision from Johnny Williams, and more from an entertaining night at Saturday Night Fights.

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