MMA: Mixed martial arts

Latest on when Anderson Silva is expected to fight, and an update on Brock Lesnar The demolition of an arena that featured some of the biggest wrestling moments of the 80s Japanese stars wrestling in Los Angeles for PWG and ROH Son of pro wrestling legend has another MMA match

Show recap--- Quickly, Roy Nelson is the favorite of the season, the former IFL champion with experience against top notch opposition. McSweeney is the British Muay Thai specialist who has fought both in Cage Rage and K-1, he has almost no ground or wrestling game.

The Wrestling Observer ranges from 25,000 to 40,000 words covering pro wrestling and MMA all over the world. August 15, 2007 (The legend of the God of Japanese wrestling and his influence on MMA, Karl Gotch) women's wrestling) . and MMA fighters who went to the Olympics)

What the Hulkamania tour has shown about the pro wrestling business as it is today is the lead story in today's issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. We look at both the positives and negatives of the first two shows, the promotion of the shows, and the end result of that promotion, as w...

The Wrestling Observer ranges from 25,000 to 40,000 words covering pro wrestling and MMA all over the world. Massachusetts became the 42nd state to legalize MMA this week, and Dana White has promised a huge show in Boston most likely by the summer of 2010. Kenny Florian interview up here.

pro wrestling and MMA all over the world. Update on the next major Strikeforce show Championship Wrestling--the most unreal story ever in wrestling) August 15, 2007 (The legend of the God of Japanese wrestling and his women's wrestling) . Best TV show of the past week Eddie Graham 4.4%

Figure Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez is back today with all the news in pro-wrestling and MMA! We'll talk the plans for Raw tonight, more on Rey Mysterio at Smackdown and what he actually filmed, a great segment coming up on Impact this week, what the WWE rules are on Twitter these days, rati...

Wrestling Observer Radio with Dave Meltzer and Bryan Alvarez returns from Thanksgiving vacation to talk all the news in pro-wrestling and MMA! We'll talk the Smackdown spoilers, the return of Rey Mysterio and what that means, War Machine insanity, the Dragon Gate USA PPV this weekend,...

Dragon Gate's final big show of the year in Japan 61-year-old former world kickboxing champion makes pro wrestling debut August 15, 2007 (The legend of the God of Japanese wrestling and his influence on MMA, Karl Gotch) women's wrestling) . and MMA fighters who went to the Olympics)

Brazillians have had trouble drawing in North America at the level of other elite MMA fighters. Lyoto Machida’s first title defense drawing just 475,000 buys – the lowest figure for a light heavyweight championship match since Randy Couture vs. Chuck Liddell III in February, 2006 – was th...

We've got a lead story on Brock Lesnar, what exactly happened with him over the past two weeks, the UFC heavyweight title picture, as well as a look at the new main event level matches UFC has put together over the past week in this coming Monday's issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

Figure Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez returns today to talk all the news in pro-wrestling and MMA! We'll talk the latest on Brock Lesnar, his illness and recovery, plans for the UFC Heavyweight Title, several major matches announced for early 2010 including Rua vs. Machida II, Spike ratin...

The Wrestling Observer ranges from 25,000 to 40,000 words covering pro wrestling and MMA all over the world. Josh Koscheck here says that Dan Hardy does not deserve a title shot against GSP. Who do you think won this fight Randy Couture 59.5% Brandon Vera 40.5%

It's the Sunday night edition of Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer. Show opens with Bryan & Vinny recapping the TNA PPV from Sunday night, the best TNA the company has produced in a loooooooong time, with in-depth results from all the matches. Then Dave Meltz...

Thumbs up Worst match: Couture-Vera Very good show overall. Joe Rogan embarrassed himself, however, with his rant against the judging in the main event. This was no Hamill-Bisping or even Shogun-Machida. It was a fight that was even at 1-1 in rounds wrong guy. Mike Jenkinson

Update on Eddie Edwards Notes on the rest of the season of Ultimate Fighter Next major Strikeforce show and update on who is on it Notes on the Strikeforce show from Fresno Official main event change in the biggest show of the year in Japan

Dave and I will be up late tonight with a weekend edition of Wrestling Observer Radio covering this show, last night's UFC, and more on the Brock Lesnar and Shane McMahon stories from yesterday. James writes: There is an article in the Saturday`s Sydney Morning Herald newspaper in Austral...

It's the post-UFC 105 recap show! I'm flying solo tonight, but will discuss the huge UFC news posted on the front page earlier today, including Brock's status, what people close to him are saying about his problems, more on Nogueira and his removal from UFC 108, thoughts on Shane McMahon t...

Alex Marvez has a big interview with Samoa Joe up here which includes his thoughts on a number of subjects including Hulk Hogan heading to TNA. He's not overly concerned. He also plugs the PPV Sunday. Dutch Mantell is the new booker for Showtime All-Star Wrestling.

ECW did a 1.0 this week. Friday, 13 November, 8:00pm All Star Wrestling "Tribute to Adam Firestorm" Chief Joe Mathias Centre 100 Capilano Road, North Vancouver, BC Funds will be raised to benefit Adam's family amid a fun night of pro wrestling action.

We also have a rundown of the Pro Wrestling NOAH jr. heavyweight tournament, as well as an update on KENTA, and final standings. We also run down the New Japan tag team tournament. Audio interview with Edge and Eve up here. Thanks to Terri Bay.

What top ten MMA heavyweight gets belt reminiscent of the world champion in the 80s and issues open challenge for it Former wrestling star will host new TV show debuting in a few weeks Notes on an MMA movie that features tons of 80s pro wrestling stars Strikeforce signs overseas champion

I loved the opener, a very quick fight for two giant guys. I loved the mix of striking and grappling. The second fight was just about as good as the first, and Gegard looked like a killer out there, even if Sokoudjou won the first round. KO: Fedor Best Fight: Fedor vs Rogers

For those without CBS, Strikeforce will be airing the show live on PPV for $5.99 on the website. What will do the biggest PPV number between now and the end of the year? Pacquiao vs. Cotto 53.1% Ortiz vs. Griffin 30.6% WWE Survivor Series 9.7% Penn vs. Sanchez 6.5%

Rogers isn’t just looking to defeat a top-ranked fighter; no, his very ambition is to destroy the sport’s sacrosanct champion, to slay the man that is the MMA equivalent to Zeus. Rogers’ aspiration isn’t a mere “W”; his is a quest to commit mixed-martial-arts deicide.

Miller is absolutely right, in most cases a late takedown does not result in effective grappling or striking but is just a last ditch effort to try to appeal to the judges and score points. The problem with that being scored has nothing to do with the ten point must system, if either Machida or...

BIG MOMENTS IN SCORING HISTORY Quick, what were the big moments in the Velazquez vs. Rothwell fight? The takedowns, right? That was an easy one because it was so one-sided. The biggest moment in Shogun vs. Machida occurred near the end of the third round.

Figure Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez returns today with a special FREE edition of the show! We'll open with news on Jim Ross, Nigel McGuinness, another MMA group getting network TV, and more. Then we're joined by Pat Tanaka to talk briefly about his career in the AWA, WWF, WCW and ECW, with th...

“Did Joe Warren tap?” Chuck Liddell was voted off of “Dancing with the Stars” this week. (Thank God he’s off that show.) “King” Mo Lawal was signed by Strikeforce, and will still be able to continue fighting in Japan. “MMA Junkie/Inside MMA Poll”

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There are, of course, reasons beyond competition to make this fight happen, both for B.J. Penn and Dana White. Aoki is popular in Japan, which could allow Penn to graft on and become an eastern sensation as well. White has stated that running a stadium show in Hawaii is a goal, and a popular Japan...

We also have our usual weekly features such as the results of the biggest matches of the week and rundown of the major television shows. The Wrestling Observer ranges from 25,000 to 40,000 words covering pro wrestling and MMA all over the world. TNA did a 1.0 rating this week.

The Wrestling Observer ranges from 25,000 to 40,000 words covering pro wrestling and MMA all over the world. August 15, 2007 (The legend of the God of Japanese wrestling and his influence on MMA, Karl Gotch) women's wrestling) . and MMA fighters who went to the Olympics)

Matt Hardy in the doghouse Kimbo talks a rematch with Seth Petruzelli and gets pissed UFC fighter gets off easy in drunked police chase Boxing defends boxing after Mayweather fight beats UFC WWE, TNA, UFC ratings TNA PPV price changes TNA TV shows dropped

We also have updates on the Strikeforce show on CBS. We also look at the announced retirement of the person who was a major pioneer in Japanese MMA. IWGP heavyweight title change Legends and Japanese headliner at a training camp this week

Two minutes into what is likely the most watched Mixed Martial Arts program on cable TV, and I’ve seen more characterization in a fighter than what I’ve seen in professional wrestling in the last five years. Punches to the top of the skull again.

That was the lamest fight I have ever seen. I mean, stoppage for lame hits to the top of the head? In all honesty, I would be laughing if someone threw punches like that to the top of my head. Dana said it best when it is like his daughter hitting him on top of the head. Ok, Kimbo just sat there and did no...

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It's the FREE bi-weekly edition of the Bryan & Vinny Show~! We've got a fun one this week as besides Raw and Smackdown we'll also review a few of the top matches from SummerSlam 98, including Owen Hart vs. Ken Shamrock in a fake MMA cage fight and Rock vs. HHH in a ladder match that was pivotal...

It's the FREE bi-weekly episode of Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer! Lots to tackle tonight including a full recap of Raw with Cedric the Entertainer, a look at next week's show and the Hell in the Cell PPV, the TNA tapings from Monday night, Herchel Walker goin...

Belfort would get up, winning 6 of his next 7, with the only loss being a close decision to Chuck Liddell, a fight in which Belfort did not quit and did not falter, he was simply beaten by a better man. Along the way, he even managed to capture the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship. Granted, his...

Samoa Joe vs. Matt Morgan Faber talks about going to UFC August 16, 2004 (History of the Olympians in pro wrestling) September 12, 2005 (History of Mid South Wrestling) August 15, 2007 (The legend of the God of Japanese wrestling and his influence on MMA, Karl Gotch)

With the world heavyweight title already on the line, the world’s MMA leader has bolstered the UFC 106 card with the addition of the longest reigning light heavyweight champion in its history, as former 205-pound boss Tito Ortiz (fighting out of Huntington Beach, Calif.) makes his retur...

“Dana White vs. Tito Ortiz” “UFC 102” “MMA Worldwide” “Controversial fighter in M-1” Which of the recently returned UFC fighters will have the most success? Brock Lesnar or Shane Carwin? Unanimously picks Brock. Tito puts over how Brock gets better with each fight.

It's the bi-weekly FREE edition of Wrestling Observer Radio! Dave Meltzer and I are back tonight to recap Monday night's Raw show from Las Vegas, with thoughts on Vince's birthday, Mayweather, the Breaking Point PPV so far, and more! We'll also talk Mayweather's legal woes, a major Sept...

“The Half-Guarded Truth”By: Mike CoughlinMichaelCoughlin@f4wonline.com“Rankings? We Don't Need No Stinking Rankings”Time and again, an organization/website/random dude with a computer will release their MMA rankings. They all use the same format, with one being the top dog and t...

Inside MMA report by Steve Te Tai (tetai@inbox.com)Originally aired May 1 at 9pm EST on HDNETKenny Rice “New American” Bas Rutten with guest panelists: UFC’s Diego Sanchez Ryan Bader, and female Muay Thai World Champion, Germain De Randamie.Diego credits learning from his experiences...

The Half-Guarded Truth" By: Mike Coughlin MichaelCoughlin@f4wonline.com PLEASE help fight cancer!!! (http://main.acsevents.org/goto/coughlin) A review of Total MMA Wrestlemania 3 didn't have 93,000 people in attendance and neither did the August 2002 Pride/K1 mega show. Total MM...

The Half-Guarded Truth" By: Mike Coughlin MichaelCoughlin@f4wonline.com CounterStrikeMMA.com (http://www.Counterstrikemma.com) PLEASE help fight cancer!!! (http://main.acsevents.org/goto/coughlin) For the week of 02/08/09 The month that was. If you're a fight fan, you really c...

The Book of Knowledge BJ Penn, with Erick Krauss, Glen Cordoza Victory Belt Publishing http://victorybelt.com/books/bj-penn-the-book-of-knowledge $34.95 Reviewed by Joe Babinsack The Hype Machine is chugging on all cylinders, and certainly doesn’t need me, but I wanted to chime i...

Tough Talk returns with a big review of the UFC 93 weekend, including the look on Phil Baroni's face when he saw Oliver Copp at the hotel (and vice versa), the near-incident at the kebab place in Dublin, Frank Mir memorial beards, what it's like playing the upcoming UFC videogame by THQ, who...

Dave, Thumbs up Best Match: Franklin v Hendo Worst Match: Belcher vs Kang It is quite astonishing to think that Rua has gone in a couple of years from a guy that had a reasonable case to be thought of as the best fighter in the world to someone who I would not currently rank as a top then LWH. Rua is s...

Total MMA: Inside Ultimate Fighting is, without question, thedefinitive history of mixed martial arts. Author Jonathan Snowdencharts the two distinct historical paths that lead us to modern MMA,the first from Brazil, the second from Japan. He traces Mitsuyo Maeda's travels around th...

By Jeuron Dovedove_jeuron0307@hotmail.com (mailto:dove_jeuron0307@hotmail.com) Hello fans. I would like to start out by congratulating Brock Lesnar on his historic win over Randy Couture for the UFC heavyweight title. I’m not the biggest MMA fan and I normally skim through all the MMA...

By Phil Adams Tonight's guests are Randy Couture, Mike Swick, and Mask. First is a review of UFC 90. Notably, highlights from the show were shown, although the decisive moments of the fights are shown only in still photos. Bas had no idea of what Silva was doing in his fight. Mike trains with Josh...

By Phil Adams Tonight's guests are Renzo Gracie, Mo Lawal (sans the slave girls) and Martin Rooney (author of Training for Warriors ) The top story of the night is the folding of Elite XC. Jeremy Lappan refused comment to Inside MMA. Gary Shaw only said that he will do his talking in the courtro...

Courtesy: www.MondayNightMayhem.com Former TNA superstar/color-commentator MMA fighter, Frank Trigg, was a special guest on this past week's special weekend edition (10/10/08) of Monday Night Mayhem, hosted by The Big Mosh, Blade, WrestleView.com's editor-in-chief, Adam Martin....

It's our bi-weekly FREE edition of Wrestling Observer Radio! Join Dave Meltzer and I as we discuss last night's Raw, Great American Bash, Jesse Ventura, MMA rules in California, and more. We've also got a dip into the mailbag with questions about Andre the Giant, Hulk Hogan, wrestling his...