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Larry Vollmer Jr. is a Web programmer for LoHud.com, the Web site of The Journal News. He spends his days staring at thousands of lines of code and his nights throwing highkicks and hitting the mat with submission grappling specialists. After work and training, Larry gets the latest news on the world of mixed martial arts from the fighters themselves while watching and rewatching matches on his DVR.
E-mail Larry Vollmer at lvollmer@lohud.com
According to his facebook page, Wes Sims is selling some items from the TUF 10 house.
I’m selling personal stuff from The Ultimate Fighter show that I was on. The ninja gear from the show yesterday will be for sale next week. Go check it out and buy some stuff, this is a once in a [...]
In what may be one of the worst decisions in MMA history, the California State Athletic Commission awarded Lyoto Machida a unanimous decision victory over Mauricio “Shogun” Rua this past Saturday.
Not one judge awarded a round for Rua, who was clearly controlling the fight. The “ten point must system” is used when judging MMA fights. [...]
Brock Lesnar will not defend his UFC heavyweight title at UFC 106.
According to UFC.com, Lesnar has an illness that has forced him out of training camp for almost a month. The UFC hopes to re-schedule the bout for early 2010.
Lesnar’s opponent, Shane Carwin, posted on his twitter account earlier today. He claims that the match [...]
Lyoto “The Dragon” Machida will make his first UFC light heavyweight title defense tomorrow night in the main event at UFC 104. The challenger is Mauricio “Shogun” Rua.
Lyoto is heavily favored, and I am confident he will walk away with the belt. In order for Rua to be successful in this fight, he has to [...]
Countdown to UFC 104 will air on Spike TV at 11 p.m. ET/PT tonight.
I am watching it right now. Good stuff. Don’t miss it.
OPEN CASTING CALL FOR SEASON 11 OF “THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER”
WHO: Professional Mixed Martial Arts Fighters in the light heavyweight (205 lb) and middleweight classes (185 lbs)
WHEN: MONDAY, OCTOBER 26
Registration is from 8:00-9:00am
Arriving early is encouraged
WHERE:
Renaissance Los Angeles Airport Hotel
9620 Airport Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Phone: 301-337-2800
Open Casting Call for Season 11 of Spike TV’s hit series [...]
In what may be the most watched episode in “The Ultimate Fighter” history, Kimbo Slice will take on former IFL heavyweight champion Roy Nelson tonight for a chance to advance in the TUF 10 heavyweight tournament.
The casual fan, or youtube monger, will probably think that Kimbo is going to walk through Nelson, especially given [...]
September 24, 2009, New York, NY – Kimbo Slice, the former YouTube sensation, and current aspiring UFC fighter, makes his first trip into the famed UFC Octagon® against former IFL champ Roy Nelson on the upcoming episode of “The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights” on Wednesday, September 30 at 10:00pm ET/PT. The third episode of the [...]
Kidglue.com has an interesting article that focuses on some quotes that Rampage made about his retirement from MMA.
While most outlets are focusing on the rift between Dana and Rampage as sole reason for retirement, Kidglue focuses on Quinton’s desire to be a better father and support his family as best as possible.
It’s worth a read. [...]
In a message on his website today, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson announced he is retiring from mixed martial arts.
In a blog post titled “I’m done fighting”, Rampage announced the following:
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