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WEC 47 Referee Jerry Poe
WEC 47 Referee Jerry Poe
blog.mmaratings.net — By Katrina Belcher Jerry Poe – a member of the ELITE MMA Referee community, has been ref’ing... MMA fights since 1999, in both Ohio and Indiana. On March 6th, 2010 at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, Jerry Poe was assigned to referee the Danny Castillo vs. Anthony Pettis and Deividas ... (more) WEC 47 Referee Jerry Poe
Women's Independent World MMA Rankings: March 2010
Women's Independent World MMA Rankings: March 2010
blog.mmaratings.net — The inaugural March 2010 Women's Independent World MMA Rankings have been released. These rankings are independent of... any single MMA media outlet or sanctioning body and are published on multiple web sites. The members of the voting panel for the Women's Independent World MMA Rankings are: ... (more) Women's Independent World MMA Rankings: March 2010
Picks and Predictions for UFC on Versus: Jones vs. Vera
Picks and Predictions for UFC on Versus: Jones vs. Vera
blog.mmaratings.net — By Nicholas Bailey The UFC puts together very strange cards when it expands into new markets. Vera... vs. Jones is a very unusual headliner, as while both are quality fighters, it's unlikely that either is a big draw. Similarly, the UFC has really dug deep into the shallow end of its talent pool ... (more) Picks and Predictions for UFC on Versus: Jones vs. Vera
Rankings Rumble: WEC 47, SRC 12 and UFC 110
Rankings Rumble: WEC 47, SRC 12 and UFC 110
blog.mmaratings.net — By Nicholas Bailey As the first installment of what will be a continuing feature, the “Rankings Rumble”... seeks to evaluate recent changes in our official top-ten divisional rankings, as well as provide some analysis of fighters that are not quite in the top-ten but are still relevant, either ... (more) Rankings Rumble: WEC 47, SRC 12 and UFC 110
Woman of MMA Prove to be the Ultimate in Real Fighting
Woman of MMA Prove to be the Ultimate in Real Fighting
blog.mmaratings.net — By Katrina Belcher Let’s go back a few years to 2002. A new documentary production called Hook... N Shoot "Revolution" is filmed and then released in 2003. Directed by Jeff Osborne, this film features: Ruth Meija -vs- Erica Montoya Olga Bakalopoulas -vs- Shannon Hooper Jennifer Irons -vs- ... (more) Woman of MMA Prove to be the Ultimate in Real Fighting
Announcing the 2nd Annual GFight Summit 2010!
Announcing the 2nd Annual GFight Summit 2010!
blog.mmaratings.net — By Katrina Belcher From March 20th through March 28th, 2010, the 2nd Annual GFight Summit will be... held in Evansville, Indiana. Unless you've been living under a rock and you don't know this yet, the GFight Summit features all women! Sponsored by Morse Jiu Jitsu (need website link), the GFight ... (more) Announcing the 2nd Annual GFight Summit 2010!
Independent World MMA Rankings: March 2010
Independent World MMA Rankings: March 2010
blog.mmaratings.net — The March 2010 Independent World MMA Rankings have been released. These rankings are independent of any single... MMA media outlet or sanctioning body, and are published on multiple web sites. In addition to the numerous MMA web sites that publish the Independent World MMA Rankings, you can also ... (more) Independent World MMA Rankings: March 2010
SHINEFIGHTS: Nick Thompson vs. Eduardo Pamplona
SHINEFIGHTS: Nick Thompson vs. Eduardo Pamplona
blog.mmaratings.net — By Katrina Belcher   PRESS RELEASE: Shine Fight Promotions today announced a much-anticipated welterweight bout between former Bodog... Fight Welterweight Champion Nick “The Goat” Thompson and Brazilian veteran Eduardo Pamplona that will take place on the main card at “Worlds Collide: ... (more) SHINEFIGHTS: Nick Thompson vs. Eduardo Pamplona
WEC 47 Preliminary Card Review from Cageside
WEC 47 Preliminary Card Review from Cageside
blog.mmaratings.net — By Regina Trolman Quick Finishes and Surprises were the Theme of WEC 47 Preliminary Card. Columbus, Ohio... was buzzing with sports fans from all over the world as they gathered to watch the world’s best Lightweights, Featherweights & Bantamweights battle it out at Nationwide ... (more) WEC 47 Preliminary Card Review from Cageside
MMA Hangover: Talking Points for WEC 47
MMA Hangover: Talking Points for WEC 47
blog.mmaratings.net — By Michael Ford Zuffa unleashed its brand of lightweight violence on the MMA world with its latest... WEC offering from Columbus, Ohio. In the aftermath, we're left with a division shaken up, a legend likely hanging up the gloves, and questions abounding regarding the upcoming WEC PPV. 1. The ... (more) MMA Hangover: Talking Points for WEC 47
Fight Picks and Predictions for Sengoku 12: A Battered Promotion Creaks On
Fight Picks and Predictions for Sengoku 12: A Battered Promotion Creaks On
blog.mmaratings.net — By Nicholas Bailey Go ahead and gnash your teeth because HDnet has decided to run Sengoku 12... on a FIVE DAY tape delay. Takes one back to the old days of PRIDE. Much like PRIDE at the end of its run, Sengoku is a promotion that has lost much of its talent and top draws, and is simply staggering ... (more) Fight Picks and Predictions for Sengoku 12: A Battered ...
Fight Picks and Predictions for WEC 47: Bantamweights? Yes Please
Fight Picks and Predictions for WEC 47: Bantamweights? Yes Please
blog.mmaratings.net — By Nicholas Bailey WEC 47 has flown beneath the radar, probably because the tallest guy on the... main card is about 5'9", but hardcores know that good things come in small packages. In this case there is a bevy of bantamweight action, with new champs defending, former champs striving for a ... (more) Fight Picks and Predictions for WEC 47: Bantamweights? ...
Quiet and Reserved Brian Bowles is Ready for WEC 47
Quiet and Reserved Brian Bowles is Ready for WEC 47
blog.mmaratings.net — By Regina Trolman Though he appears to be quiet and reserved, his quick rise through the ranks... of the world’s best 135 – pound fighters should not be taken lightly nor be mistaken. When he’s not training for an upcoming title fight, WEC Bantamweight Champion Brian Bowles can often be found ... (more) Quiet and Reserved Brian Bowles is Ready for WEC 47
Tito's latest commercial
Tito's latest commercial
blog.mmaratings.net — By Katrina Belcher   Not sure if I should be perpetuating the Myth that is Tito Ortiz, but... if you're interested - feel free to watch this video of his latest commercial. I promise - no bathtubs full of ice and no Jenna. Now I ask you - doesn't it look like the man has had his nose ... (more) Tito's latest commercial
Just in from Andrei "The Pit Bull" Arlovski: Strikeforce Deal is Final!
Just in from Andrei "The Pit Bull" Arlovski: Strikeforce Deal is Final!
blog.mmaratings.net — By Katrina Belcher Andrei Arlovski just signed a multi-fight deal for the next 16 months with Strikeforce.... When asked about this new deal, Arlovski said: "I cannot wait to get into the ring and show the world what I have been working on the last few months!" Arlovski, who holds an MMA record ... (more) Just in from Andrei "The Pit Bull" Arlovski: Strikeforce ...
Stephan Bonnar vs Krzysztof Soszynski head butt
Stephan Bonnar vs Krzysztof Soszynski head butt
blog.mmaratings.net — By Katrina Belcher   It’s UFC 110: Nogueira vs. Velasquez in Australia. Stephan "The American Psycho" Bonnar and... Krzysztof "The Polish Experiment" Soszynski are in the heat of battle, when all of a sudden it happens: their heads collide. It’s at this point that it’s likely the huge ... (more) Stephan Bonnar vs Krzysztof Soszynski head butt
MMA Hangover: Talking Points for UFC 110: Nogueira vs. Velasquez
MMA Hangover: Talking Points for UFC 110: Nogueira vs. Velasquez
blog.mmaratings.net — By Michael Ford UFC 110, emanating from Sydney, Australia, set the stage for the sport's future, while... reminding us about its past, and answering a few of our questions about its present. With the card behind us, we can soberly consider the impact of the latest Zuffa PPV offering. 1. Cain ... (more) MMA Hangover: Talking Points for UFC 110: Nogueira vs. ...
Pick and Predictions for UFC 110: A Star is Born?
Pick and Predictions for UFC 110: A Star is Born?
blog.mmaratings.net — By Nicholas Bailey UFC 110 is one of the most interesting fight cards that Zuffa has put... on in the last twelve months, with lots of opportunities for prospects to make an impact and the chance for a highly touted young fighter to have a “star is born” moment if he can knock off the second ... (more) Pick and Predictions for UFC 110: A Star is Born?
The Death of The Guard in MMA
The Death of The Guard in MMA
blog.mmaratings.net — By Nicholas Bailey In a recent interview Jon Fitch sparked conversation by declaring the Closed Guard "dead... in MMA," although he went further and made comments saying that big strong wrestlers (e.g. Jon Fitch) will just smash on opponents that try to play a bottom game. It certainly looked ... (more) The Death of The Guard in MMA
UFC 110: Cain Velasquez Says You Will Have To Kill Him To Defeat Him
UFC 110: Cain Velasquez Says You Will Have To Kill Him To Defeat Him
blog.mmaratings.net — By Bryan Levick With only eight days before the biggest fight of his life, UFC heavyweight contender... Cain Velasquez is well aware of the giant task that stands before him. Not only is he fighting one of the true legends of the sport in Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, he is doing so in the main ... (more) UFC 110: Cain Velasquez Says You Will Have To Kill Him ...