Archive for August, 2007
Back by popular demand — Apologies for slacking on the FFF vids.
Here’s a nice MMA highlight video put to one of the best films ever, “Boondock Saints:”
Renato “Babalu” Sobral today appeared before the The Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) and issued a public apology to David Heath and the sport of mixed martial arts (MMA) for his actions at UFC 74 on August 25, according to FightNetwork.com.
Here’s a snip from the Brazilian:
“I would like to say I’m sorry to David Heath […]
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(Note: This is a special two-day session — Sylvia has not left Miletich Fighting Systems. Thanks to FightOpinion.com for the heads up.)
UFC Lightweight Champion Sean Sherk will go before the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) on October 31 to plead his innocence to charges of steroid use, according to FightNetwork.com.
Sherk tested positive for an anabolic steroid agent known as “nandrolone” after his successful unanimous decision title defense against Hermes Franca at UFC 73: “Stacked” on July […]
On nickname:
“My old manager told the ring announcer (to introduce me as The Count). I said no at first, but I’m actually a Count in Poland (grandfather was a Polish Count). It embarrasses me a little bit. I made the mistake of telling someone at school and I was subsequently made fun of.”
On Hamill:
“I believe […]
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(Sidenote: Henderson and his wife had a baby girl today, ensuring that he is not distracted during his championship bout with Quinton “Rampage” Jackson on September 8 in London, England.)
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The UFC released veteran light heavyweight Renato “Babalu” Sobral from his contract after a questionable decision to choke David Heath unconscious despite a tapout and attempts by the referee to have him release the submission hold.
UFC President Dana White revealed the news in a conference call today to promote UFC 75: “Champion vs. Champion” that […]
PRIDE FC Heavyweight Champion Fedor Emelianenko — the most coveted mixed martial arts free agent on the planet — is scheduled to meet with UFC officials in Las Vegas, Nevada, today to discuss contract terms, according to Sherdog.com.
Here’s snip from one of his managers, Apy Echteld:
“Our trip is not to shop between the organizations but […]














