Tuesday, June 24, 2014
The History of MMA in the Five Boroughs: Brooklyn Edition
NEW YORK
This weekend will see the debut of the Extreme Cage Fighting's Battle at the Aviator at the Aviator Sports Complex in Brooklyn, and in honor of the borough that the Beastie Boys recommend no sleeping until you get to, here's a little stroll through the County of Kings' history in regards to mixed martial arts.
Lyman Good Still Crushes His Enemies
NEW JERSEY
If there was ever any doubt, it was put to rest via KO at Cage Fury Fighting Championships 36 on Saturday night in Morristown, N.J. On that night, we learned that former Bellator champ Lyman Good is still in the business of crushing his enemies, seeing them driven before him, and hearing the lamentations of their women.
Opponent Matt Secor lasted four minutes and 21 seconds, and now the big question is, "What's next?" Said CFFC matchmaker Arias Garcia Jr.:
Opponent Matt Secor lasted four minutes and 21 seconds, and now the big question is, "What's next?" Said CFFC matchmaker Arias Garcia Jr.:
"With this victory, Lyman made a huge statement in the welterweight division. With his credentials and his impressive victory this past Saturday, he's probably going to face the winner of the Jonavin Webb-versus-Dan Stittgen fight in August."
Now look at these awesome pics of Good vs. Secor by Earl Campbell.
Monday, June 23, 2014
Republican Assemblyman Thinks MMA Should Be Legalized
NEW YORK
Because most of the action - or inaction - in the New York State Assembly in regards to MMA can be credited to the Democratic majority who controls what gets done, we rarely hear how the Republicans feel about the sport. Well, thanks to an editorial in today's Brighton-Pittsford Post, we learned what Assemblyman Brian Kolb, a Republican, thinks. Said Assemblyman Kolb:
ICYMI, There Was a Sports Law Chat on MMA Last Night
AWESOME
Last night I took part in the Sports Law Chat on Twitter, and though the name is pretty self-explanatory, what made the affair relevant to my field of expertise was the focus: MMA, and especially MMA in New York. Depending on what Twitter app you use, you can see the entire hour-long conversation if you do a search for "#SLChat".
Or you can just read it below. Your choice.
Or you can just read it below. Your choice.
Some More Fights From Saturday's GMMA Card
NEW YORK
Yeah, New York took it on the chin at Saturday's Golden MMA Championships. But so what? Our guys fought their asses off, and for that they deserve a ton of credit.
Here are two more bouts from the five-fight card. Watch them, study them, and remember what it looks like to see the away team win... 'cause it ain't ever happening again.
Here are two more bouts from the five-fight card. Watch them, study them, and remember what it looks like to see the away team win... 'cause it ain't ever happening again.
Sunday, June 22, 2014
Team New York Gets Clobbered at Golden MMA Championships
NEW YORK
The traveling MMA organization known as Fighters Source came to town last night, and with the Golden MMA Championships as its local promoter base, a team comprised of amateurs from Chicago and Miami squared off against a team of New Yorkers.
And the New Yorkers got clobbered.
And the New Yorkers got clobbered.
A Resolution Could Be Soon in the Zuffa vs. New York Lawsuit
NEW YORK
It appears a resolution could be soon in the Zuffa vs. New York lawsuit. According to an order file on June 19 by presiding U.S. District Court Judge Kimba Wood, a firm timetable is set now that discovery (i.e., the turning over of evidence to support each side's arguments) has been completed.
Said Judge Wood:
Said Judge Wood:
Saturday, June 21, 2014
GMMA Primer: The Return of Marwin Roque
NEW YORK
Tonight's Golden MMA Championships in Corona, Queens, features some strong local talent - not the least of which is Marwin Roque. Roque, a UCL vet, is a jiu-jitsu ace and instructor at the Renzo Gracie Academy outpost in Astoria. He's also the guy who fought the guy who broke his leg in that bout Gawker wrote about. Sure, it was a freak accident, but not many people can say, "Yeah, I won when the other dude broke his leg."
Mike Constantino: "Cage Fury Is a Legitimate Promotion"
NEW JERSEY
Cage Fury Fighting Championships 36 is tonight in Morristown, N.J., and though I'll be going to the Golden MMA Championships in Queens instead, I'll be there in spirit. Or something like that. Anyway, MMAJunkie did a profile on CFFC president Mike Constantino ahead of the show, and it's definitely worth checking out.
Some of the more salient quotes include:
Some of the more salient quotes include:
Friday, June 20, 2014
Check Out These Insanely Good Photos by Joe LoBianco
NEW YORK
Photographer Joe LoBianco has got some skills, as evidenced by the amazing pics he took at the last NYFE event. Check them out here, and then be excited for the photos he's going to take when he goes to next weekend's MMA Platinum Gloves show on Long Island.
GMMA Primer: Q & A with Mike Hauben
NEW YORK
At the last Golden MMA Championships back in November, Mike Hauben latched on to Ken Sweeney's leg and didn't let go until Sweeney was screaming in pain and tapping out. It was an impressive win, and one Hauben probably wants to repeat when he steps into the cage at GMMA this Saturday night.
To get a little more insight into the Merrick, Long Island native, TheMMAJournalist reached out to him and got these tidbits...
To get a little more insight into the Merrick, Long Island native, TheMMAJournalist reached out to him and got these tidbits...
Watch Me on The MMA Beat
AWESOME
Ariel Helwani had me on his show yesterday, and believe it or not, we didn't talk about MMA in New York at all! Check it out here, and big thanks to Ariel for the invite.
There's a Manup Standup Coming Up - Were You Challenged?
NEW YORK
Whatever you do, don't give up watching this video before the 2:10 mark. Trust me, it is so worth it.
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