Maybe this Affliction announcement might be something big after all. MMAPayout.com picked up on Atencio’s little tidbit that the announcement would be made at the Marquez/Casamayor fight this Saturday. Well, that fight is being promoted by Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions and is airing on HBO PPV. And in case you forgot, Affliction was in talks with Golden Boy at one point. Here’s a short video of Oscar talking about Affliction and MMA. (YouTube seems to be experiencing some technical difficulties with their embeddable videos. If the video isn’t working, here’s the direct link.)
Affliction. HBO? Boxing? Golden Boy? (Update II)
September 10th, 2008
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More ‘Train Like LT’ Videos Featuring Kimbo Slice
August 29th, 2008
These are great. Here’s the first in case you missed it.
CR: Rear Naked News
Four more after the jump.
Cuba’s Angel Matos Kicks Taekwondo Referee In The Head At Bejing Olympics
August 23rd, 2008
Former Olympic champion Angel Matos of Cuba faces a life ban after kicking a referee flush in the face during his taekwondo bronze medal match in Beijing.
Matos, who took gold in Sydney in 2000, was winning 3-2, with just over a minute left in the second round, when he fell to the mat after being hit by his opponent, Kazakhstan’s Arman Chilmanov.
No Comments | Filed under: Angel Matos2008 Olympic Gold Medalist Satoshi Ishii Calls Out Fedor
August 20th, 2008
Has Fedor Emelianenko’s New Years Eve opponent been found? Not exactly, but here’s a potential candidate. Japan’s Satoshi Ishii won the Olympic gold medal in the judo super heavyweight division this past week in Bejing. Apparently, following his win, he said he wanted to fight Fedor.
In Beijing, China, after winning the gold medal in the superheavyweight division in judo this past week, Japan’s Satoshi Ishii said he wanted to fight “Emelianenko Fedor,” as the legendary Russian fighter is known in Japan.
Ishii, 21, has never fought MMA style. The idea of the match may sound laughable to MMA aficionados, but New Year’s Eve in Japan is traditional for gimmick performers, whether they be Japanese entertainment personalities, giants, or athletes who were successful in other sports, doing fights. With Ishii becoming a national hero in Japan and the sport fading in popularity, such a match would draw the kind of interest that Emelianenko against a top fighter could never do.
Fedor recently stated he would be fighting a “judo legend or sumo wrestler” on New Years Eve. I suppose Ishii would qualify. Hope he doesn’t mind getting punched in the face. I heard Fedor’s pretty good at that.
Aren’t ratings fantastic?
Kimbo Slice Appears With LaDainian Tomlinson In New Nike Commercial
August 16th, 2008
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2 CommentsMike Tyson Beginning Preparations For Kimbo Slice?
June 19th, 2008
Before James Thompson virtually shattered the mystique surrounding Kimbo Slice, there was talk of Mike Tyson as a future opponent for Kimbo Slice. EliteXC president Gary Shaw said he would make that fight “in a heartbeat” if Tyson wanted it. Many quickly pointed to Tyson’s lack of formal MMA training and his current physical shape (or lack thereof) as reasons why such a fight wouldn’t materialize. Well, now it appears Tyson may be taking the necessary steps to correct those problems.
Word on the hot Vegas streets is that Mike Tyson is training again, but for what? The former heavyweight boxing champion and “Baddest Man on the Planet” has long been a source of speculation among MMA fans.
A source, who asked to remain anonymous, informed Sherdog.com that Tyson has been quietly “training his ass off” with a prominent strength and conditioning coach in the area. The source also stated that Tyson “is not going to do boxing anymore,” but when asked if “Iron Mike” was going to try MMA, the source shrugged, “I don’t know, I can’t say.”
Although there was no mention of a fight with Kimbo, one would think that would have to be Tyson’s endgame if this is in fact what he’s doing. Tyson’s over forty now and is likely looking for a payday more so than seeking a new challenge. A fight with Kimbo would bring him the largest payout, and give him the best chance to win over a big name heavyweight mixed martial artist.
1 CommentRUMOR: Floyd Mayweather Signed With The UFC??? (Update)
June 8th, 2008
Take this with a grain of salt, but according to Wrestling Edge, top pound-for-pound boxer “Pretty Boy” Floyd Mayweather has signed a deal with the UFC. I do not follow pro wrestling so I don’t know if this site is credible or not, but I thought it was a fun rumor to pass along if nothing else on a slow Saturday night.
Gary Shaw Talks Potential Kimbo Fights With Tyson, Gannon and ‘Big Foot’ Silva
May 31st, 2008
If Kimbo Slice wins his fight against James Thompson on the national stage, a lot of talk is going to heat up about who his next opponent will be. Roy Nelson was the latest name to be thrown in the hat, although you must consider the source—IFL CEO Jay Larkin. It’s an appropriate fight, but barely delivers any upside to EliteXC and may not happen.
Mike Tyson vs Kimbo Slice??? Let’s Hope Not
May 17th, 2008
One of the bigger rumors of this past week to come out was that Mike Tyson had ‘tentatively’ agreed to fight Kimbo Slice in EliteXC. Gary Shaw, EliteXC, president quickly shot the rumor down on an EliteXC media conference call, but didn’t rule it out either. In fact, it’s a fight Shaw is highly in favor of making.
I have the media report about Mike. I’ve had no discussions with Mike or anyone around Mike. I know Mike. Yes, I would make that fight in a heartbeat.
Randy Couture Thinks Anderson Silva Should Be Allowed To Box Roy Jones Jr. And More
May 6th, 2008
Not real surprising considering the falling out between Randy and the UFC.
