After days of rallying, it looks like Mark Hunt will finally get his wish at UFC 160 when he meets former heavyweight champ Junior Dos Santos. UFC President Dana White confirmed the news to MMAFighting.com on Saturday morning. Dos Santos, who was set to fight Alistair Overeem in the co-main event for UFC 160, was left […]
After days of rallying, it looks like Mark Hunt will finally get his wish at UFC 160 when he meets former heavyweight champ Junior Dos Santos. UFC President Dana White confirmed the news to MMAFighting.com on Saturday morning. Dos Santos, who was set to fight Alistair Overeem in the co-main event for UFC 160, was left […]
Alistair Overeem was forced off the UFC 160 co-main event due to an injury, and popular opinion was that Mark Hunt should get the chance to take on Junior dos Santos in his place. Those hopes were dashed in less than 24 hours when UFC President Dana White tweeted that the matchup is unlikely, and […]
Alistair Overeem was forced off the UFC 160 co-main event due to an injury, and popular opinion was that Mark Hunt should get the chance to take on Junior dos Santos in his place. Those hopes were dashed in less than 24 hours when UFC President Dana White tweeted that the matchup is unlikely, and […]
I have impeccable timing. A few days ago I wrote about why I had decided to join the “Rally for Mark Hunt” movement. A day later, one single day later, it was reported that Dana White had effectively handed down a death sentence to the caus…
I have impeccable timing. A few days ago I wrote about why I had decided to join the “Rally for Mark Hunt” movement. A day later, one single day later, it was reported that Dana White had effectively handed down a death sentence to the cause and proclaimed that Mark Hunt would not be replacing […]
It all started with Alistair Overeem. Whether it was the cream, the clear, a needle or simply the product of being something more than human, a surprise Nevada State Athletic Commission drug test showed the Dutch kickboxer had 14 times the normal amoun…
It all started with Alistair Overeem. Whether it was the cream, the clear, a needle or simply the product of being something more than human, a surprise Nevada State Athletic Commission drug test showed the Dutch kickboxer had 14 times the normal amount of testosterone in his body. That is, needless to say, against the […]
This past weekend, The MMA Truth had the honor of meeting and spending some time with UFC heavyweight champion and number one ranked heavyweight in the world, Cain Velasquez. The champion met with MMA fans from all over the Island at a Fan Rally held a…
This past weekend, The MMA Truth had the honor of meeting and spending some time with UFC heavyweight champion and number one ranked heavyweight in the world, Cain Velasquez. The champion met with MMA fans from all over the Island at a Fan Rally held at the Club House at the Central Park in San Juan, Puerto […]
If you live in New York and you’re an MMA fan, Tuesday is a very worthwhile day for you to call in sick and take a trek downtown.
There are two big events happening that day in the Big Apple.
First, the Coalition to Legalize mixed Martial Arts in New Y…
If you live in New York and you’re an MMA fan, Tuesday is a very worthwhile day for you to call in sick and take a trek downtown.
There are two big events happening that day in the Big Apple.
First, the Coalition to Legalize mixed Martial Arts in New York will be holding a lunchtime rally at 250 Broadway in Manhattan across the street from city hall at the district office of Sheldon Silver, the Speaker of the New York State Assembly.
Organizers ask that you bring thoughtfully worded picket signs, but no audio equipment.
"If you are a fan, fighter, gym owner, business owner, or organization official who wants to start the 2011 New York State legislative calendar by letting our government know we want legalized and regulated mixed martial arts in New York State, please come show your support! Let’s gather together to show our legislators that New York State is not respecting the wishes of its voters! Let’s remind our legislators that mixed martial arts is a professional sport and in need of regulation! Let’s remind our legislators how much business our state loses and how many jobs are lost to neighboring states where mixed martial arts is properly sanctioned," CLMMANY’s Stephen Koepfer said in a press release sent out in December. "Let’s remind our legislators that we care about the safety of our athletes! Let’s remind our legislators that it is the people of New York State who vote for them, and that WE WANT LEGALIZED AND REGULATED MIXED MARTIAL ARTS IN NEW YORK STATE !"
If rallies and protests aren’t your bag and you have an aversion to the cold, you can head over to the Roseland Ballroom to meet all eight of the contestants in the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix. Besides the opportunity to snag a few fist-pose photos and autographs, there’s also the opportunity to win merchandise and tickets to this weekend’s event in New Jersey.
