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This week on Mixed Marshall Arts

kevinmarshall — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 18:30:16 +0000

As you may or may not know, I have another blog called Mixed Marshall Arts covering the world of combat sports & entertainment: MMA, boxing, and pro wrestling. Here’s a list of what’s gone down recently…

Awkward [VIDEO]: Anderson Silva Goes Nuts on Chael Sonnen, Guida & Maynard Spar Verbally Backstage, and More
It’s sort of a busy week, so I have to put the focus on writing that actually pays. Apologies if it seems like I’m phoning it in over here. Tons of awkwardness lately. Video #1: Gray Maynard vs. Clay Guida, Round 6 Start watching at 8:12 or click here After … Continue reading →
The Monday Main Event – War Games ’92
Welcome to a new installment here on Mixed Marshall Arts, the Monday Main Event. Each Monday, I’ll post a great and/or just plain entertaining goddamn match. This week’s Monday Main Event: WAR GAMES: Sting’s Squadron (Sting, Barry Windham, Dustin Rhodes, Ricky Steamboat, and Nikita Koloff) vs. The Dangerous Alliance (Rick … Continue reading →
New MMA Uncensored Live Blog Post: Bellator Courts Controversy
New blog post for Spike.com’s MMA Uncensored Live blog about the recent Bellator signings of Brett Rogers and Paul Daley: There’s another card tonight that features the return to the spotlight of a fighter who once competed in a main event on broadcast television, a claim that can be made … Continue reading →

This week on Mixed Marshall Arts

kevinmarshall — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 18:30:11 +0000

Fedor Emelianenko is Officially Done Fighting
After an easy first round knockout of Pedro Rizzo, Fedor Emelianenko announced his retirement from MMA. Video courtesy IronForgesIron.com: In attendance were Fedor’s entire family and Vladimir Putin. Because I’ve mentioned him, I’m bound by international law to reproduce this very real undoctored photo of him from a shoot with … Continue reading →
You know who else pulled guard? Jesus.
This has to be one of the stranger things I’ve seen: a Christian ministry predicated on Mixed Martial Arts and punching guys in the face and kicking their legs and throwing them to the ground, hallelujah? I will say that there is or at least can be a strange sort … Continue reading →
Trust Me, Alistair Overeem Will Not Fight Anytime in 2012
Alistair Overeem decided for some weird reason to say that he’s fighting in December: There’s no use in mincing words: this is unmitigated bullshit. The suspension levied by the NSAC ends on December 27th and, similar to the conditional license that was granted for his last fight against Lesnar, he’ll … Continue reading →
Who is the Best Professional Wrestler of This Criminally Exclusive List?
Cageside Seats is doing a fun, mostly harmless tournament by fan vote to determine…I guess just who everybody likes right now. I say it’s mostly harmless because there is some harm in having a list like this that includes guys like Randy Orton but not, say, Jerry Lawler or Lou … Continue reading →
ARES Fight Night IX coverage for Knick Ledger; new Spike piece on Commissions Killing MMA & Boxing
Two new articles up. First, for the Knick Ledger: Capital Region fighters were successful, though narrowly, at Ares Promotion’s “Fight Night IX” at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center Saturday night. The event was hampered by some last minute changes that took two of its major stars off the card, but … Continue reading →
ARES Fight Night IX Results: Night of Close Fights; Locals Williams, Miller, and Kuhn Victorious
Really interesting night of fights at ARES Promotions’ Fight Night IX. I filed with the Knick Ledger and the article should be up on their site tomorrow morning. I’ll let you all know when it’s posted. Crowd was about 3/4ths capacity. Mike Faragon was supposed to headline, but injured his … Continue reading →

This week on Mixed Marshall Arts

kevinmarshall — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 18:30:15 +0000

“Shear” Awesomeness
Raymond [Rougeau] runs in when Jacques is in the sleeper and then Brutus [Beefcake] pulls a weapon [the shears] on them. That’s weird, the more you think about it. They pretend he’s going to cut their hair and that’s why they’re scared, but no, dog, it’s because he’s about to … Continue reading →
Judge Decides Floyd Mayweather Isn’t Supposed to Have a Good Time in Jail
So Floyd Mayweather was all “oh my God I hate it here in jail! It is the worst!” And the judge was all like “well, uh…well yeah.” Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s request that he be released from jail because the low-quality food and water have threatened his health was denied by … Continue reading →
More on the Pacquaio/Bradley Decision: No Rematch, Investigation Possible, Precedents, and its Impact on MMA
I woke up on Saturday morning assuming I’d spend much of the next week talking about the need to provide more competent reffing and judging in MMA. Okay, I’m being a bit facetious, since I don’t wake up in the morning and think “what will I blog about in reference … Continue reading →
Fallout of the Absurd Pacquaio/Bradley Decision
Making the performance of Florida officials on Friday night’s UFC on FX 3 card look competent would be a tall order for any Commission, but the Nevada State Athletic Commission was apparently up for the challenge. In case you don’t know already, last night’s bout between Manny Pacquaio and Tim … Continue reading →
Awesome Night of Fights at UFC on FX 3; Dana White Buries Shogun & Quashes Lesnar Rumors
UFC on FX 3 was tonight and if you didn’t find a TV wherever you were, you missed one of the best free televised fight cards since the UFC acquired and absorbed the WEC. The results: Prelims Sean Pierson def. Jake Hecht via Unanimous Decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) Henry Martinez def. … Continue reading →
ARES Fight Night IX Card Change; Cage Wars 13 will be the Capital Region’s 1st Ever MMA Event
Five Guys Fighting announced on its Facebook page that it will be putting on a full MMA event in August, the first of its kind in the Capital Region. They’re taking advantage of a loophole that New York State unveiled last January after it was sued by the UFC that allows … Continue reading →
Wallid Ismail: Extreme Translator [Video]
In the video below, Ariel Helwani speaks to Erick Silva about his bout tonight with Charlie Brenneman on UFC on FX 3 through coach Wallid Ismail, who in turns provides the most intense. Translation. Ever. Seriously, I thought I was watching an old 80s wrestling show. It’s amazing. *arrive* *TRANSLATE* … Continue reading →
BJ Penn Un-retires to Fight Rory McDonald at UFC 152
Well, that didn’t take very long, did it? Just days after I included BJ Penn in my list of Fighters Who Are (Probably Not) Retired for Spike MMA & Sports, the consensus best Lightweight in UFC history is coming out of retirement in response to a public challenge from Rory … Continue reading →
Bad News for Pacquaio Fans, Good News for Mosley Fans
As I’ve said many times before, the credit I give to Floyd Mayweather for his boxing I always grant begrudgingly because I find the guy beyond irritating. But the fight with Manny Pacquaio would have already gone down if Pacquaio would have submitted to Olympic style drug testing. And now, … Continue reading →

This week on Mixed Marshall Arts

kevinmarshall — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 18:30:13 +0000

Future Endeavor Friday: Kenny Florian Retires, Floyd Mayweather Goes to Jail, Randy Orton Suspended
Kenny Florian has officially announced his retirement from the sport, citing a lingering back injury. Florian, as I mention in today’s article for Spike MMA & Sports (coming later today), is one of those fighters who has plenty of reasons not to get punched in the face for a living. He’s a … Continue reading →
Why Lord Tensai Didn’t Work
There’s been a bit of reshuffling in WWE Creative lately. As Dave Meltzer’s reported, the Big Show turn was done because the Lord Tensai character went over with the WWE’s audience like a lead balloon, except a lead balloon would at least make a noise when it hit the ground. … Continue reading →
UFC 146 Fat Boy Fallout – JDS Retains, Varner is Back, What Mayhem Did(n’t) Do Backstage, Lesnar Meets with White, and more
What a card to miss. I was at a friend’s apartment for his birthday and, because I’m not an anti-social creep, didn’t deign to suggest that all forty people who weren’t fight fans chip in to order a pay-per-view. I read the results on Twitter, though, and throughout the night … Continue reading →
New article for SpikeTV MMA-Sports: on Sonnen and TRT
This week’s essay on Spike.com‘s #MMA-Sports site is on Chael Sonnen’s TRT exemption and the troubling precedent it sets: Like so many other people reading this, I’m a fan of Chael Sonnen despite my best intentions. It’s the old pro wrestling fan in me. The guy is a brilliant self-promoter; crazy like a … Continue reading →

This week on Mixed Marshall Arts

kevinmarshall — Fri, 25 May 2012 18:30:07 +0000

Picks for UFC 146: Fat Guys, Fatter Lips!
Even though I maintain that the real money division in MMA is Light Heavyweight (it has been since the late 90s and will continue to be for the foreseeable future), the Heavyweights are still a major draw. People will always be impressed with big men who kick ass, plus it’s always re-assuring … Continue reading →
More on ESPN2 Friday Night Fights from the Times Union Center: the Attendance was Dreadful
Firstly, Pete Dougherty with the Times Union has a video up with an interesting montage of what goes down behind the scenes the day before and during the televised broadcast. Also, for those who missed the event, here’s my real-time live blogging of the event. Trust me, it’s a quicker … Continue reading →
Jon Jones’ Psuedo-Apology for DUI is Appalling
I’m not one to hate on Jon Jones. As a matter of fact, I’ve been one of those people from the beginning that has always been taken aback at all of the animosity towards him. I always thought he was just one of those guys that wasn’t what people wanted … Continue reading →
Star Boxing/ESPN2 Friday Night Fights Post-Fight Press Conference 5/18/2012
Promoter Joe DeGuardia talks to the media following Star Boxing’s second event at the Times Union Center, broadcast live on ESPN2′s Friday Night Fights. Joining him are NABO Jr. Welterweight Champion Karim Mayfield, challenger Tito Serrano, Jason Escalera, and Nick Brinson. Story filed with the Knick Ledger; will post when … Continue reading →
Live blog: ESPN2′s Friday Night Fights live at the Times Union Center
Welcome to live coverage of ESPN2′s Friday Night Fights, emanating from the Times Union Center in Albany, NY. The event will be Star Boxing’s second foray into promoting at the Times Union Center, with their first event marking the return of boxing to the facility in over a decade. The … Continue reading →

This week on Mixed Marshall Arts

kevinmarshall — Fri, 18 May 2012 18:30:07 +0000

Uncertain Proving Grounds: Barnett vs. Cormier & Bellator 69
My introductory post for Spike TV is up! Hey, quit harping on fights that won’t happen like the one between Josh Koscheck and BJ Penn (he already told you he was retired! Leave BJ alone!). There’s plenty of interesting stuff that IS going down this weekend, even if many of … Continue reading →
TONIGHT: live blog for ESPN2 Friday Night Fights from the Times Union Center
Tonight is Star Boxing’s second foray into promoting boxing at the Times Union Center in Albany. As an added bonus, they’ll be broadcasting live on ESPN2 for Friday Night Fights. I’ll be providing live, round by round coverage of it over on the Mixed Marshall Arts blog, pending technological cooperation from the … Continue reading →
Who is Buying Vinny Magalhaes’ M-1 Challenge Title on eBay?
Vinny Magalhaes, fed up with M-1′s antics after they held him up in contract limbo for half a year, has put his title belt up for sale on eBay. Magalhaes won the M-1 Challenge Light Heavyweight Championship (which means he’s the champion of…M-1 Challenge? Like just that particular show? Is … Continue reading →
My First (last?) Time in a Cage and Nick Diaz’s no-show
I lost, and badly, in the first round by TKO. That put me in a depressive state for a couple days. But god DAMN was it fun. Hats off to my opponent, Josh Beretz, to whom I was all like “come at me, bro” and holy shit did he ever. … Continue reading →

Uncertain Proving Grounds: Barnett vs. Cormier & Bellator 69

kevinmarshall — Fri, 18 May 2012 17:14:41 +0000

My introductory post for Spike TV is up!

Hey, quit harping on fights that won’t happen like the one between Josh Koscheck and BJ Penn (he already told you he was retired! Leave BJ alone!). There’s plenty of interesting stuff that IS going down this weekend, even if many of the fighters involved face more uncertainty once their evenings are over.

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Also, as a reminder, I’ll be live-blogging tonight’s Star Boxing card at the Times Union Center, part of which will broadcast live on ESPN as part of Friday Night Fights. You can check that out over at the Mixed Marshall Arts blog. The live blog will kick off at 7:30pm EST.

Now Blogging for Spike TV; ESPN Friday Night Fights live from the Times Union Center live blog

kevinmarshall — Fri, 18 May 2012 13:30:23 +0000

Hey everyone!

Firstly, some big news: I’ve joined the ranks of Viacom (kinda) and will now be blogging for Spike TV’s new MMA blog. It’ll go live, and the first post will be up, later today.

Also, tonight is Star Boxing’s second foray into promoting boxing at the Times Union Center in Albany. As an added bonus, they’ll be broadcasting live on ESPN2 for Friday Night Fights. I’ll be providing live, round by round coverage of it over on the Mixed Marshall Arts blog.

Is that it for now? I think that’s it for now. My ribs still hurt but they’ve gotten noticeably better over the last twenty-four hours.

This week on Mixed Marshall Arts

kevinmarshall — Fri, 11 May 2012 18:30:12 +0000

More on the NY State Assembly’s Failure to Put MMA to a Vote…and Why
Although few that follow the story were surprised by the failure of the bill to legalize MMA in New York State to reach the floor of the Assembly, there’s been plenty of reaction in MMA media circles. The UFC’s Vice-President of Regulatory Affairs Marc Ratner aired his grievances to the … Continue reading →
Bill to Legalize MMA Dead in Assembly
Just received a text informing me that after some speculation in Albany that the bill to legalize MMA could reach a floor vote, Assemblyman Canestrari just announced that the bill is dead. For the third straight year, the bill passed the Senate but failed to reach the floor of the … Continue reading →
Contenders Wait in the Wings, Mayweather’s Victory Makes Pacquaio Fight Less Likely, and…Bieber?!
Firstly, apologies in advance if there isn’t much up on the blog this week. As y’all probably already know, I have a fight this weekend. As for last weekend, the UFC on Fox and Mayweather/Cotto both competed with my show at Comic Syndrome in downtown Albany. Needless to say, both beat … Continue reading →

This week on Mixed Marshall Arts

kevinmarshall — Fri, 04 May 2012 18:30:10 +0000

The Real Nate Diaz
Tomorrow night is the third installment of UFC on Fox 3, headlined by Nate Diaz vs. Jim Miller with a potential Lightweight title shot up for grabs. Ben Fowlkes (whom I consider the best pure writer covering MMA by a mile) has written a great profile piece on Nate Diaz that … Continue reading →
Junior Seau, Concussions, and CTE: Should We Stop Supporting Football, MMA, etc.?
A lot is going through my head right now in the wake of Junior Seau’s suicide. If you’re a fan of sports, I’m sure a lot is going through yours as well. If not, then it should be. This should be giving everyone from the front offices to the bleachers … Continue reading →
Nate Diaz Looks F***ing Thrilled to Be Making an Early Morning Appearance at the NASDAQ Exchange
Dana White and fighters from the forthcoming UFC on Fox 3 card (airing this Saturday) rang the bell this morning at the NASDAQ exchange. Check out the picture from MMAFighting.com, and pay particular attention to how thrilled Nate Diaz looks: Don’t be scared of your portfolio, homie.
James Thompson on Fixed Fights in MMA; Why the Japanese Did It
Over on his blog, James Thompson — most famous for his days in Pride as the “Dong and Dash” journeyman who battered Frye in his final fight with the organization and infamously lost part of his cauliflower ear in a controversial fight with Kimbo Slice that aired in on CBS … Continue reading →
WWE Blows Brock Lesnar’s Big Return
The headline from BJPenn.com says it all. The problem isn’t John Cena winning. Actually, he HAS to win a match against Lesnar to protect him as a main-eventer. People can say all they want about how wins and losses don’t matter anymore, but they still do, even if WWE Creative … Continue reading →
Breaking News: The Rock is Very Obviously Back on Steroids, Big Time
Christ. Good thing he doesn’t have to piss into a cup, which I’m sure thrills the regular members of the WWE roster that have to do so without getting his huge payday for only working one match a year.
It’s Time for Jim Lampley’s Ridiculous Goddamn Glasses of the Week
Chad Dawson just defeated Bernard Hopkins by majority decision to win the Ring Magazine WBC Light Heavyweight Championship. The fight was every bit as uneventful as we expected it to be, with Hopkins’ offensive highlights coming from a headbutt that opened up Dawson early in the fight and a takedown … Continue reading →
Invicta Fighting Championship and Why Women’s MMA is Ready for the Big Stage
Check out this great hype video for tomorrow night’s Invicta Fighting Championship event, which includes former Strikeforce Bantamweight champion Marloes Coenen. The event will be streaming online — FOR FREE — at Invicta’s website. For those interested in seeing the finished product of the shoot, Esther Lin has the full gallery posted on Invicta … Continue reading →
Upcoming Performance Dates and Why I’m Fighting
(Cross-posted from Kevin Marshall’s America) Friday, April 27th The Comedy Gold Showcase The Mine (Broadway, Saratoga NY) 8:00pm; FREE Facebook link Sunday, April 29th Happy Funtime All-Star Variety Show Rumpy’s Tavern (16 Church St., Lenox MA) 8:00pm; FREE Facebook link Saturday, May 5th Phil Spelman featuring Kevin Marshall Comic … Continue reading →