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MMA: The Same Things That Make the Sport Appealing Are What Holds It Back - Bleacher Report

2012-05-19

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MMA: The Same Things That Make the Sport Appealing Are What Holds It Back
Bleacher Report
Presently, many critics of MMA still compare our sport with those lethal gladiatorial contests. They preach that our sport has no place in today's “civilized” society. (“Civilized” in quotation marks; just read the daily news.) Still from UFC's former ...


First Legal MMA Fight Held in WNY - WGRZ-TV

2012-05-19

WGRZ-TV

First Legal MMA Fight Held in WNY
WGRZ-TV
The event hosted at the Rainbow Roller Rink was being billed as the first "legally sanctioned" MMA fight in the state in more than a decade, but there's a catch. While ameteur versions of the competitions are legally allowed, the state still has a ban ...


Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix final: Barnett vs. Cormier - USA TODAY

2012-05-16

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Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix final: Barnett vs. Cormier
USA TODAY
Barnett, a former titleholder in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, spent five years fighting overseas before returning to MMA competition in the United States at a July 2008 show for Affliction Entertainment. Cormier has been a professional fighter ...
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Local MMA fighter to get shot at lightweight title - Demopolis Times

2012-05-18

Local MMA fighter to get shot at lightweight title
Demopolis Times
I've had a lot of tournaments in between these fights and other competitions and if you walk into a ring and you haven't done the work to earn that fight, i don't care how tough you think you are, ego is not going to win it for you.


'Confidence -builder' - Cullman Times Online

2012-05-20

'Confidence -builder'
Cullman Times Online
“All the fights were choreographed for kids, showing the moves so that they could follow along,” said Daniel. They would often act out the precision stances and karate chops that they saw on the show, imitating one of the stars of the martial arts ...


Amateur MMA coming to North Tonawanda - WIVB

2012-05-14

Amateur MMA coming to North Tonawanda
WIVB
Victory MMA Fitness will host the TNT fight series. The amateur fights will be the first legally-sanctioned mixed martial arts competitions in New York State in the last 10 years. Professional MMA fights are still banned. Angelo Castricone of the US ...

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Athletic commish may help secure future UFC events - Canada.com

2012-05-09

Athletic commish may help secure future UFC events
Canada.com
The BC government's proposal to establish a provincial athletic commissioner has been resoundingly praised in boxing and mixed martial arts circles in the province, with predictions that it will bring more UFC events to Vancouver, bring safety and ...

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Indy's Caylea Borges is breaking the mold in mixed martial arts - Indianapolis Star

2012-05-12

Indy's Caylea Borges is breaking the mold in mixed martial arts
Indianapolis Star
Borges first considered an MMA career nearly three years ago, when a mutual friend, Shane Helvie, introduced her to Gerber. She has gone undefeated in a handful of grappling and Golden Gloves boxing competitions and won a pair of taekwondo state ...

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MMA, boxing to get oversight in BC via new athletic commissioner position - Vancouver Sun

2012-05-07

MMA, boxing to get oversight in BC via new athletic commissioner position
Vancouver Sun
The BC government's proposal to establish a provincial athletic commissioner has been resoundingly praised in boxing and mixed martial arts circles in the province, with predictions that it will bring more UFC events to Vancouver, bring safety and ...

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State Senate approves legislation on mixed martial arts bouts - EmpireStateNews.net

2012-04-29

State Senate approves legislation on mixed martial arts bouts
EmpireStateNews.net
ALBANY - The New York State Senate today passed legislation to legalize and regulate mixed martial arts (MMA) competitions in New York State. “I am glad to see the Governor has said that he would strongly consider taking a position that I have held for ...


MMA: The Same Things That Make the Sport Appealing Are What Holds It Back

2012-05-19
MMA is a three-syllable acronym that could also be expressed in two words and two syllables: “It hurts!” And playing or even just watching this hurting game is not everyone’s cup of tea. The sight of two athletes trying to beat the other through striking and grappling appeals to sports fans who prefer combat sports. Others fans prefer watching ball games, or even the less physically demanding ...

MMA: Indy's Caylea Borges is breaking the mold

2012-05-12
One of the very few women in the sport has her first fight tonight in Kokomo, and she already has sponsors.

MMA Gains Popularity Locally

2012-05-09
It has become one of the nation’s fastest growing sports today. Mixed martial arts packs arenas and convention centers all...

First Legal MMA Fight Held in WNY

2012-05-20
NORTH TONAWANDA, NY - The popular mixed martial arts style of fighting was hosted in North Tonawanda Saturday night, while the legality of the pro-version of the sport is still being debated.

Local MMA fighter to get shot at lightweight title

2012-05-18
Local fighter Daniel “War Machine” Alexander moved to 4-0 last weekend, picking up a victory over Justin Smith by decision at Strikehard 16 in Tuscaloosa.

Amateur MMA coming to North Tonawanda

2012-05-14
Some new entertainment is coming to New York State for the first time in a decade and the first event will happen in North Tonawanda.

Spring Lake Park council nixes event request

2012-05-10
A Spring Lake Park bar owner’s request to conduct a combined boxing and mixed martial arts event didn’t make it off the mat at a recent council meeting.

Video: Quebec MMA fighters fight for stardom

2012-05-03
Mixed martial arts has been described as one of the most violent full-body combat sports -- and even now remains banned in some countries despite its growing popularity with the crowds. MMA is officially banned in most of Canada... but that doesn't stop the bloody show competitions from taking place.

Is NY Getting Closer to Legalizing MMA Fights?

2012-04-21
As the world of Mixed Martial Arts prepares for one of the biggest matches in its history, the sport is getting closer to being legalized in New York State.

Best MMA And Martial Arts Studios In Miami

2012-04-21
Miami locals are becoming increasingly interested in martial arts for their physical fitness, for competing professionally and to grow personally. The best studios provide a combination of expert instruction, experience and dedication to the craft. Expect seasoned experts to provide top-notch teaching every time at Miami's best martial arts training facilities.