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The Fight World at a Glance: EliteXC Edition (October 11, 2008)

Jason Hatcher — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 06:32:15 +0000

What a week it has been. And unfortunately this week belongs almost exclusively to EliteXC. Why? Well, let’s just say that things smell more than fishy over at EliteXC in light of controversial statements and events following last weeks “Heat” event in Florida. The world is still rumbling over the devastation of EliteXC star, Kimbo [...]

And the Kimbo Slice Hype-Machine Gets Smashed

Jason Hatcher — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 03:31:25 +0000

Seth Petruzelli just showed the world (or that part of the world that believed the EliteXC hype) that Kimbo Slice is not the new face of mixed-martial-arts. I am left with one big question. One has to wonder whether ESPN Magazine now regrets putting Slice on its cover? Certainly it was undeserving and premature. But it [...]

The Fight World at a Glance (October 3, 2008)

Jason Hatcher — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 00:00:43 +0000

Have you missed us? Hey, everyone needs a few days of vacation from time to time. Welcome to yet another edition of Full Contact Talk’s weekly MMA summary. EliteXC Poised for Potentially Big Television Ratings Jared Shaw of EliteXC is seemingly celebrating the success of this weekend’s third network television installment of MMA on CBS far before the [...]

Want Some Sengoku 5?

Jason Hatcher — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:28:53 +0000

Sengoku 5: A Respectable Night of Fights World Victory Road presented it’s fifth production on September 28, 2008 t the Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan. The official results: Middleweight Grand Prix Series 1: Yuki Sasaki defeats Yuki Kondo via submission (rear naked choke – Round 2) Siyar Bahadurzada defeats Evangelista Santos via TKO (injury – Round 1) Jorge Santiago defeats [...]

Two Wannabe MMA Commentators Mock Evan Tanner’s Death

Jason Hatcher — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:54:56 +0000

The following video is simply unacceptable on so many levels that I am experiencing difficulty even finishing this post. I had trouble making the decision of posting this horrific video. At first I thought by posting it, I was giving it exposure. But then I thought that my readers might like to get involved. Props [...]

The Fight World at a Glance (September 25, 2008)

Jason Hatcher — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 04:49:05 +0000

He Said, She Said: Barnett Claims No Ducking, Affliction Insinuates Otherwise MMARated.com reported yesterday that Affliction originally intended for the resheduled fight between Andrei Arlovski and Josh Barnett to take place during a co-promoted event with EliteXC during its October 4 primtime fight night on CBS. The web lit up with conclusions and criticism far and [...]

And the Direct-to-DVD Oscar goes to …

Jason Hatcher — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 11:48:16 +0000

Well, only in Rich Franklin’s dreams. But hey, it’s a start. And at least Franklin made some extra money. So without further ado, ladies and gentlemen meet the “Cyborg Soldier.” A cybernetic humanoid who really knows how to fight in real life and can also challenge Randy Couture to a B-Movie brawl. The official Movie Description “I.S.A.A.C. [...]

The Fight World at a Glance (September 24, 2008)

Jason Hatcher — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 22:58:15 +0000

Potential Title FIghts Scheduled for EliteXC on November 8, 2008 … Um, Maybe … EliteXC is an amazing MMA organization on a number of levels. For starts, EliteXC created a whirlwind of media attention by signing a backyard brawler in that of Kimbo Slice and then the struggling MMA promotion molded this streetfighter into the face [...]

UFC and SpikeTV Deliver Three Weekends of MMA in October

Jason Hatcher — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 03:14:22 +0000

SpikeTV and the UFC deliver three solid weekends of free MMA in October climaxing with UFC 89 from London, England featuring a main event between Michael Bisping and Chris Leben. Although the two weekends leading up to the UFC 89 event are reruns, they offer new fans an opportunity to experience a UFC pay-per-view event [...]

Dream Time – Mirko CroCop and Alistair Overeem Finally Clash at Dream 6 in Japan on September 23, 2008

Jason Hatcher — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 18:02:26 +0000

The war of words between PrideFC veterans, Mirko “Cro-Cop” Filipović and Alistair Overeem is hotter than any smack talk the average fight promoter could ever dream up. Probably because the words tossed around between Cro-Cop and Overeem are deeply passionate and serious. Cro-Cop is provoked and heated to say the least. In recent weeks Overeem [...]

The Fight World at a Glance …

Jason Hatcher — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 02:28:36 +0000

EliteXC Champ KJ Noons Stripped of His Title KJ Noons was stripped of his EliteXC lightweight title on September 19. The announcement came on Friday by EliteXC’s Head of Fight Operations, Jeremy Lappen. According to Lappen, Noons was stripped of his title for refusing to defend the belt against Nick Diaz. Noons and Diaz have a history [...]

Post Fight Interview With Dave Mewborn at Wild Bill’s Fight Night 14

Jason Hatcher — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 23:38:56 +0000

Full Contact Talk attended Fight Night 14 at Wild Bill’s in Duluth and caught up to Hardcore Gym fighter Dave Mewborn after his second round victory over Todd Carney. FCT also talked to UFC fighter, Ultimate Fighter 7 cast member and Hardcore Gym fighter, Cale Yarbrough.

The First Official and Pathetic FCT Promo Video

Jason Hatcher — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 13:54:57 +0000

When Murphy’s Law beats you down, why not have some fun?

Former UFC Champ, Rich Franklin, Responds to Full Contact Talk

Jason Hatcher — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:51:22 +0000

Rich Franklin, on the verge of his battle with fellow Ohioan and personal friend, Matt Hamill, responds to a question from Full Contact Talk during the pre-fight press conference for UFC 88. UFC 88 is a stacked fight card which is now receiving massive fan response. Just a day away, the event this Saturday at Philips [...]