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Dutch KO King Gilbert Yvel added to Affliction
M-1 Global’s "Trilogy" PPV
SEAL BEACH, California (July 3, 2009) – Coming off
of his career-defining performance against 3-time UFC® heavyweight title
challenger Pedro "The Rock" Rizzo last Saturday night in Biloxi, Dutch knockout
artist Gilbert "The Hurricane" Yvel has been added to the Affliction M-1
Global’s star-studded "Trilogy" Pay-Per-View event against another former UFC®
heavyweight title challenger, Paul "The Headhunter" Buentello, live August 1
from Honda Center in Anaheim.
Russian combat fighting legend Fedor "The Last Emperor"
Emelianenko (30-1-0) defends his WAMMA heavyweight title against No. 1 contender
Josh "The Babyfaced Assassin" Barnett (24-5-0), in a highly-anticipated main
event. Read more

Miguel Cotto: The Threat to Manny
Pacquiao
By Geoff “The Professor” Poundes-July 3, 2009
I loved what I saw on June 13th when Miguel Cotto, 34-1, 27 KO’s, eked out a
split decision over Joshua Clottey, 35-2, 20 KO’s, at Madison Square Garden. It
was a rare event – a top quality fight between two men at the peak of their
powers, yes – but more importantly it was one of those occasions when the poorer
fighter on the night won, and won legitimately.
Boxing is one of those idiosyncratic sports where the palpably inferior
participant can still prevail, either by landing a single equalizing blow, or by
tactically out-maneuvering their opponent. Think of Michael Spinks-Larry Holmes,
or Ray Leonard-Marvin Hagler.
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RSR Remembers Alexis Arguello
By Geoff “The Professor” Poundes – July 3, 2009
It was with some shock and much sadness that I heard of the news of Alexis
Arguello's untimely death this week. Arguello was one of the world's finest ever
featherweight, junior lightweight and lightweight boxers, and even performed at
the highest level at junior welterweight, where he lost in two of the eighties
most brutal contests to Aaron "The Hawk" Pryor, himself one of the boxing icons
of that decade.
The shock of Arguello's death at just 57 years of age was compounded by the
manner and mystery of his demise - he was found at his home with fatal shotgun
wounds to his chest. Early reports from Nicaragua have suggested that the former
champion, who had become involved in politics and got himself elected as the
Mayor of his hometown Managua, had turned a gun on himself after succumbing to
the pressures of office.
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'The
Latin Snake' Can't Take No Mora 'The Contender'
By
Steve Kim (July 3, 2009)
Photo © German Villasenor
A few months back, Sergio Mora believed that he
would be fighting for the middleweight title of the world on June 27th against
Kelly Pavlik. Instead, as Pavlik pulled out of that fight with a rather dubious
staph infection, Mora was left without a fight, which bothers the normally
thoughtful and introspective fighter to no end. His career has not just been
stalemated, but come to a complete, utter standstill.
'The
Latin Snake' Can't Take No Mora 'The Contender'
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UFC Pioneer Patrick Smith makes N.E. debut in
Super Fight vs. Kevin Jordan
SALEM, New Hampshire (July 3, 2009) – UFC pioneer
Patrick Smith was there at the beginning and 16 years later the ageless wonder
is still going strong as he prepares to fight another UFC veteran, super
heavyweight Kevin "The Shamnan" Jordan (11-8-0), in the Super Fight on American
Steel Cagefighting’s (ASC) first professional mixed martial arts show, July 31
at the Icenter in Salem, New Hampshire.
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The Rematch: Lesnar-Mir II
July 2, 2009
Michael DiSanto, UFC - 17 months after Brock Lesnar squared off
against Frank Mir, the two are set to tango one more time at UFC 100, in what
many are predicting to be most successful pay-per-view event in the promotion's
nearly 16-year history.
Mir submitted Lesnar by leg lock in 90
seconds on that February night in
2008. For Lesnar, it was a valuable lesson learned during his quest to become
the UFC Heavyweight Champion. After all, he appeared to be dominating the action
through the first 80 seconds of the fight before making a single mistake that
opened the door for Mir to bring the former NCAA national wrestling champion's
UFC debut to an abrupt, unceremonious end.
Read more…
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SOBRAL Prepares for Mousasi
SEAL BEACH, California (July 1, 2009) — Gegard
Mousasi has declared his fight against Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion,
Renato "Babalu" Sobral an all-out war. "Sobral is so tough. When he comes, he
comes to fight," says Mousasi, as he trains for one of the biggest challenges of
his career. Babalu Sobral ranks in the top ten of light heavyweights and has
been training since Mousasi was a newborn. Besides the ten years difference in
age and experience, Mousasi will have to contend with Sobral’s explosiveness and
dangerous Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu skills in the ring.
Sobral, on the other hand, prepares for the power and
athleticism that comes with Mousasi’s youth. Although Babalu is well aware of
the dangers Mousasi presents, he fully intends on continuing his current winning
streak. "On the ground," Babalu contemplates his possible advantage over Mousasi,
"…probably that’s where I can take advantage (of him). Whatever it takes."
Read more...

Chris
Arreola States His Case
By Gabriel Montoya
July 1, 2009
Following the demise of Mike Tyson and running
through the reign of retired British heavyweight kingpin Lennox Lewis, American
heavyweight boxing fans search for a savior seems like it’s been going on
forever. For a brief period of time, Evander Holyfield was that man as he took
out Tyson conqueror Buster Douglas, had an epic trilogy with Riddick Bowe, and
later dispatched Mike Tyson. While still an attraction at the time and for years
to come. Tyson lost most of his
steam en route to his KO loss at the hands of Douglas. Following his release
from prison and reemergence on the heavyweight scene, while he maintained his
drawing power and the aura of “The Baddest Man on the Planet,”....
Chris Arreola States His Case
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Leonard Garcia: Bigger, Faster...Smarter?
July 1, 2009
Frank Curreri, WEC - Several months ago, if someone had told
Leonard Garcia there was another 145-pounder on the planet who could drop him
with one punch, the tough-as-nails Texan would probably have laughed in their
face.
Past experience had empowered Garcia with an unshakable faith in his chin.
Over a 10-year professional career he had never been knocked out, wobbled or
submitted. To a fault, the affable Mexican-American never had a problem being
struck in the face; it only stoked his inner warrior and made him charge his
opponent with more ferocity and determination.
"I feed off stuff like that,"
Garcia said. "When somebody hits me it makes me want to hit them back harder."
Read more…
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Floyd
Mayweather JR: The Rightful Pound for Pound King By
Daniel Poland-June 30, 2009
As boxing fans around the world stacked their fridges with beer in preparation
for the May 2nd super showdown between Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton, hours
before the first bell a much anticipated announcement was made, the ring return
of former pound for pound king and 5-Division World Champion Pretty Boy Floyd
“Money” Mayweather was announced. On July 18th, he will go head to head with
pound for pound contender, Mexican warrior Juan Manuel Marquez.
Mayweather will tell you he is the pound for pound king but his inactivity has
the whole world disagreeing with that statement. I am the biggest Mayweather fan
and it kills me to say he isn’t pound for pound best, but after the Marquez
fight, if he comes away with an impressive victory, I will definitely have him
alongside Filipino Manny Pacquiao on the pound for pound list.
Read More
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WEC ANNOUNCES REMAINING BOUTS FOR AUGUST 9 CARD IN LAS VEGAS
June 30, 2009
Las Vegas, NV (USA) - World Extreme Cagefighting® proudly
confirms the remaining bouts for WEC: Torres vs. Bowles live from The Joint at
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on Sunday, August 9.Tickets for Torres vs. Bowles are
on sale now and priced at $40, $55, $85, $100, $125, $175, and $225. Tickets may
be purchased by calling Ticketmaster Charge-By-Phone at 1-800-745-3000 or by
visiting the Hard Rock Box Office. Tickets also are available online through
www.wec.tv or
www.ticketmaster.com.
Read
more…
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Almost a
Star By Steve Kim-June 30, 2009
It all seemed so perfect for Victor Ortiz, Golden Boy Promotions and HBO.
Needing a nascent young superstar to carry them into the future, it looked like
after two explosive rounds they had found their man. The 22-year old Ortiz, who
came with the requisite looks, background story and entertaining style, had
floored Argentinian Marcos Maidana three times in the first two frames - while
suffering a knockdown of his own in the first.
He was on his way. As you looked out into the audience at the Staples Center
(announced at just over 8,600) you could just feel it. The crowd was on its feet
and energized...Almost
a Star
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Jon Fitch still raining icepicks on those steel shores
June 30, 2009
Chuck Mindenhall, UFC - Jon Fitch has seen a lot in his seven
years of professional fighting. He saw stars when he got knocked out by Wilson
Gouveia in 2002. He saw opportunity when he caught Thiago Alves with an upkick.
He's seen his arm raised against Diego Sanchez, a doppelgänger in Chris Wilson
and a welterweight title shot against Georges St-Pierre. But up until UFC 94, he
had never seen grown men in sequins before a fight.
"I was standing right behind him in the tunnel as they called him, and I was
like, ‘what the hell are these ring girls doing, and why are they wearing sequin
dresses? ’" he says. "Then I realized, Jesus—it’s Gono and his crew."
Unnerving, sure, especially for those who saw the whole choreographed dance
step that Akhiro Gono and his cornermen performed on the way to the Octagon.
Fitch? He just stared at the ground to keep from laughing. Moments later he came
out with his trademark snarl to Johnny Cash’s version of "Rusty Cage."
Read more…
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International Vale Tudo
Championships Enrique
Olivieri
I've published a few really old school IVC
(International Fighting Championships) fight photos. This was mixed martial arts
in it's infancy, no gloves, only an optional protector cup and a mouth piece if
you chose to use them. Wanderlie Silva before anyone knew who he was.
Click here to see the photos
IVC FAME Photos
June 2009 News
Strikeforce Results: Shields
submits Lawler, Rogers KO's Arlovski, Diaz submits Smith
BOXING RESULTS: Miguel Cotto Ekes by Joshua Clottey
The Many Options of the Pacman:
Who will Manny Pacquiao Choose?
The Bernard Hopkins Fallout:
Tomasz Adamek at “Gunn Point”
Back on the Map: The Return of
Kermit Cintron
Josh “The Babyfaced Assassin” Barnett:
All-American Superhero
The Mayweather-Pacquiao Saga:
Floyd Postpones & Manny Collides with Miguel Cotto in November
Affliction M-1 Global’s "Trilogy" loaded from top to bottom
VILLASENOR DECISIONS CYBORG IN MAIN EVENT; GURGEL AND
HEUN PROVIDE CROWD-PLEASING FIREWORKS
Is Kelly Pavlik’s Popularity
Dwindling And What Can He Do To Get It Back?
The Challenge of a Lifetime: Facing FEDOR EMELIANENKO in the
Ring
“Ultimate Chaos” MMA
PPV show Saturday night in Biloxi
Should
Antonio Margarito’s Victories Be Removed
From The Record Books?
World Championship
Fighting 7 Official Results
Bobby Lashley cages Bob "The Beast" Sapp in one! Gilbert Yvel KO's Pedro Rizzo in first!
May 2009 News
Bellator Fighting Championships Results; Imada defeats Masvidal, Alvarez
submits Reynolds
Floyd Mayweather JR is Back – And
Nothing’s Changed
Nick Diaz vs. Scott Smith added
to June 6 Strikeforce Fight Card
BOXING RESULTS:Abregu KO's Garcia in a War!
BOXING RESULTS:
Pacquiao KO's
Hatton in 2!
The Punisher: Who
Will Step into the Warzone with Paul Williams?
May: A Great Month
for Manny Pacquiao & the MMA
KEVIN RANDLEMAN
TO MAKE LONG AWAITED RETURN AGAINST MIKE WHITEHEAD
BOXING RESULTS:Dawson decisions Tarver
AGAIN!
The
Dwindling Options of Bernard Hopkins: Is the Execution Over?
The
Battle at the Garden: Can Miguel Cotto Survive Joshua Clottey in New York City?
Lashley bringing out
“The Beast” in Sapp
CONTROVERSIAL BLOW DISQUALIFIES BILLY EVANGELISTA FROM
MAIN EVENT
Prangley
crowned new MFC Champ; Lashely, Allessio, Eastman among winners at Hard
Knocks
BOXING RESULTS:
Ward Unanimously Decisions
Miranda
UFC 98; Results Machida KOs Evans in 2
Yvel wants to put Rizzo to sleep
"Tank" Abbott & Jimmy Ambriz challenge Bob "The Beast" Sapp on
Fight Engine web site
The Boxing Calendar: Floyd
Mayweather, Wladimir Klitschko & Miguel Cotto all Seeing Action
BOXING
RESULTS:Andre Berto “Holds” Onto Title
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