Floyd Mayweather talks shit about MMA, Liddell

By Art Shimko
shimko_7@hotmail.com

Jesus H. Christ, raggin' on MMA lately is the In Thing~! as the kids like to say, take Floyd Mayweather for instance from an article on The Sweet Science:

“UFC ain’t shit,” he said. “It ain’t but a fad. Anyone can put a tattoo on their head and get in a street fight.” He singled out UFC poster boy Chuck Liddell for an extra overhand right. “We should put Liddell against a good heavyweight, under Mayweather Promotions, and if Chuck wins, then I’ll give him a million dollars out of my own pocket.” PBF then shoe-shined all MMA fighters. “These are guys who couldn’t make it in boxing,” he said. “So they do (MMA). Boxing is the best sport in the world and it’s here to stay.”

Someone been watching old wrestling tapes for promos?? Another jack-off talking tough, and I'm not denying Mayweather's a tough fighter but c'mon, he sounds like a total hack here. Stick to shit-talking De La Hoya you fuckin' tomato can...

Upcoming Events at the New Alhambra Arena [Viking Hall] in March

March 2nd @ 7:30PM
Live Professional Boxing
Joe Hand Promotions and Peltz Boxing Promotions present live Pro Boxing.
·Mike Stewart vs. Enrique Colin, 10, junior welterweights
·Abner Mares vs. Robert Allanic, 10, bantamweights
·Mike Jones vs. Francisco Maldonado, 6, welterweights
·Joe Christy vs. Daniel Hicks, 6, middleweights
·Jose Medina vs. Jose Medina, 6, junior middleweights
·Fidel Carter vs. Garrard Williams, 4, light-heavyweights
·Teon Kennedy vs. Anolan Rigal, 4, featherweights
·Andrew Gizzi vs. Robert Evans, 4, cruiserweights.
Tickets priced at $40 and $55 can be purchased online or by calling 215.765.0922 or 215.364.9000. Doors open at 6:30pm with a bell time of 7:30pm.
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March 3rd @ 7:00PM
Evolved Fighting Championship
Evolved Fighting Championship presents amatuer Muay Thai Kickboxing. This event is a form of K1 and International Style Kickboxing. Doors open at 6:30pm with a bell time of 7:00pm.
» For more information checkout evolvedfighting.com
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March 10th @ 8:00PM
Combat Zone Wrestling
Combat Zone Wrestling returns to the arena with 'Redemption'. Featuring Vortekz vs. Grim Reefer in a TLC match, Justice Pain and mystery partner vs. Adam Flash and Messiah of Pandora's Box in a tag team grudge match, Blk-Out vs. Checkmate for the Tag Team Titles, TCB vs. Mitch Ryder and new Ironman Champ DJ Hyde, and much more!!! Doors open at 7:30pm with a bell time of 8:00pm.
» For more information checkout czwrestling.com
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March 17th @ 7:30PM
Pro Wrestling Unplugged
Pro Wrestling Unplugged presents St. Patrick's Day Massacre. Featuring Raven vs. Vampiro, Devon Moore vs. Jose Maximo for the World title, Johnny Kashmere vs. Tod Gordon's mystery opponent and much more!!! Doors open at 7:00pm with a bell time of 7:30pm.
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March 18th @ 1:00PM, 4:00PM and 7:00PM
Moscow International Circus
Moscow International Circus comes to the arena for 3 action packed shows in one day!!! Doors open 15 minutes prior to each show time. Tickets will be available soon. Use the link below to check for availability.
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March 24th @ 7:30PM
Wicked Hanuman Wrestling
Wicked Hanuman Wrestling debuts at the arena featuring Raven, Japanese Hardcore Legend Super Leather (Leatherface), Jerry Lynn, and a very special appearance by Philadelphia Deathmatch Legend SICK NICK MONDO (who will be prescreening his new movie "Fighting The Still Life"). Plus the Arena returns of local favorites VD, The Rachies, and Ian Knoxx. Doors open at 6:00pm with a bell time of 7:30pm.
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Pro Wrestling/Mixed Martial Arts news and notes 2/21/07

By Art Shimko
shimko_7@hotmail.com

-- Funeral arrangements for Mike "Awesome" Alfonso: A viewing is scheduled on Thursday evening from 6-8PM at the Serenity Meadows Funeral Home in Riverview, FL where his funeral will be on Friday at 10AM. [source: www.wrestlingobserver.com]

-- The Wrestling Observer website reported yesterday that Steve Austin will be the special guest referee for the Trump/McMahon hair vs hair match at Wrestlemania. Umaga was picked by McMahon to be his representative while Trump will be picking his rep at next week's Raw which will most likely be Bobby Lashley.

-- The trailer for Austin's movie The Condemned can be viewed here.

-- "Mr. Perfect" Curt Hennig was named the second inductee in this year's Hall Of Fame ceremony on Raw Monday night.

-- Smackdown spoilers from San Diego on Tuesday night; notes include Booker over Kane to go to the Money In The Bank Match at Wrestlemania and Rey Mysterio made an appearance.

-- WWE.com has a "Where Are They Now?" article on Kevin Sullivan; he currently runs a fitness center in Tavernier, Florida and also catches and commercially sells lobsters and attended Superbowl XLI, he's also involved in a film project called Card Subject to Change about independent wrestling and also resides in Whidbey Island which is eighty miles northwest of Seattle, WA.

-- Tazz is back doing a guest host spot on 92.3 Free FM in New York from tonight until Friday from 10PM-12AM. You can call in at 1-800-313-FREE and also listen online at www.923freefm.com.

-- Candice Michelle discusses her eating habits on The Clarion-Ledger's website.

-- Former NFL wide receiver Andre Rison appears on tomorrow night's episode of Impact when Abyss gives him a black-hole slam in the ring. When will TNA stop cross promoting with athletes? Shit don't make no sense~!

-- Tickets for TNA's “Lockdown Fan InterAction” on 4/14 at the St. Louis Airport Hilton go on sale Friday, tickets are $40 at www.shopTNA.com or $50 at the door.

-- Last weekend Kurt Angle & Yuji Nagata defeated Giant Bernard & Travis Tomko at New Japan's Ryogoku Kokugikan show in Toyko. [credit: www.puroresufan.com]

-- Steve Corino appears on The Dark Match tomorrow night at 7PM EST.

-- A huge ROH main event takes place this Saturday night in Chicago as Takeshi Morishima & Nigel McGuinness take on Samoa Joe & Homicide in Joe's final ROH match in the states.

-- There's an article on ClevelandScene.com about Insane Clown Posse's upcoming show at the Agora Theater this coming Monday 2/26 which will also feature wrestlers from their Juggalo Championshit Wrestling promotion.

-- Casey Trowbridge of Old Country Times has opened a new message board, check it out and join today!

-- Professional Athlete Discusses Concussion Dangers

-- Rasslin' with the Devil

-- Travis Vaughn, a U.S Army Specialist who fought in an Iowa Challenge MMA show promoted by Chad Bergmeier died on Sunday in Afghanistan when a helicopter he was aboard crashed due to a mechanical problem.

-- Pride added Sergei Kharitonov vs Mike Russow for its Las Vegas show this weekend, the rest of the card can be seen here and as you can see Travis Wiuff still doesn't have an opponent.

-- Dan Henderson Interview on Pride's website.

-- Tonight Spike replays the Ultimate Fight Night with Assuerio Silva vs. Tim Sylvia at 9PM EST.

-- At 43 years old, Randy Couture says he's ready for Tim Sylvia

-- UFC heavyweight champion Tim (The Maine-iac) Sylvia says bring it on

-- Before you decided to purchase that IFL stock check this article out: Shares of IFLI are trading on hype right now. A lot of people are excited about the potential (including, I suspect, many first-time, young investors), but there are really no fundamentals in existence to justify the stock's valuation. What if IFL is the next WWE? If it is, it is worth less than Mr. Market apparently thinks it's worth now. Wall Street is an expectations game, and the expectations for the IFL couldn't be much higher than they are right now.

-- International Fight League Names Joel Ehrlich Chief Marketing Officer and President of Sales

-- Five Ounces of Pain: Interview with Bas Rutten

-- Romeo martial artist prepares for big fight in Vegas

-- Mayweather mocks 'pussy' De La Hoya
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Pro Wrestling & MMA quick links/articles 2/11/07

-- Pro Wrestling & MMA news links for 2/11...

-- SLAM! Wrestling: Noted historian James C. Melby dies

-- Asbury Park Press: A look back at the turbulent life and tragic death of Scott "Bam Bam" Bigelow

-- Wrestlemag.com: ECW Star Suspended By World Wrestling Entertainment

-- The Post and Courier: Michaels has a lot to offer WWE

-- The Register-Guard: Robots gear up for sumo wrestling

-- Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier: Wrestling greats will attend museum’s grand opening

-- StormWrestling.com: Lance Storm Q&A 2/11

-- Houston Chronicle: Disqualification leads to Gracie win

-- The Shreveport Times: Women fighters make mark in MMA

-- San Antonio Express-News: Pacquiao returning to Alamo City?

-- Cincinnati Enquirer: Training to be the ultimate

-- WOOD-TV 8 Grand Rapids: Officials watch Muskegon cage fight

-- Fightnews.com: Seldon, Witherspoon win!

Pro Wrestling/Mixed Martial Arts news and notes 1/20/07

By Art Shimko
shimko_7@hotmail.com

-- Pro wrestling and MMA news from the last few days...

-- Colorful Pro Wrestler 'Bam Bam' Bigelow Found Dead

-- He was a celebrity with a name all wrestling fans knew

-- Superstars reflect on Bam Bam

-- WWE released more talent from its roster between Thursday and Friday including Tatanka, Greg Groothius (Jack Bull), Steven Adkins (Seth Skyfire), and Ryan Reeves (all three were development talent training at OVW). The company has signed former TNA wrestler Cassidy Riley (who wrestled Monty Brown/Marquis Cor Von on ECW Tuesday) and ROH wrestler Ace Steel to developmental deals.

-- I recommend everyone check out this New York Times article: Expert Ties Ex-Player’s Suicide to Brain Damage. Dave Meltzer mentioned it in his Thursday update and the NYT article very educational and scary, it mainly discusses NFL football players and how concussions can effect their mental and physical states in the long run focusing on the suicide of Andre Waters and the condition of his brain from numerous concussions in his career. The pro wrestling/MMA connection here, besides the effects of concussions can have on wrestlers, fighters and boxers, is that former WWE wrestler and Harvard grad Chris Nowinski has done lots of research connecting concussions to depression and drastic results leading to premature deterioration of a person's brain. Another point brought up is the fact that many football players, and this seems to be the nature and attitude with athletes in general, would shake off a concussion and not tell their coaches or rest and not get back in action so soon.

-- "Dirty Dick" Slater's in trouble, this time accused of harassing a woman he attacked years ago: Ex-wrestler accused of contacting stab victim

-- Yes, this really happened: Jerry Lawler interviews David Arquette. So do you think that WWE 24/7 Online offers the match where Arquette won the big gold belt later this week?

-- J.R.'s got some new blogs: J.R. Remembers Bam Bam Bigelow and Marquis Cor Von… Russ… Punk… HBK… ECW… Stupidity

-- ECW rating: 1.52; Impact rating: 1.1 (www.f4wonline.com)

-- Casey's 1/19/2007 TNA iMPACT recap

-- Tickets are still available for Saturday's TNA show in Irondale, AL at the Zamora Shrine Temple located at 3521 Ratliff Road. The box office opens at 3PM

-- Mike Mooneyham's latest article on midget wrestling: Big controversy surrounds smallest wrestlers

-- Weekend Cover Story: High-flying Hardy

-- National Wrestling Superstars 1/27 at the Brick Elks Lodge, 2491 Old Hooper Ave., Brick, NJ: "The Anvil" Niedhart, the Famous Clown, Sychodelic Sissies (Ace Darling and Mr. Motion Shane Taylor) vs Team Supreme (Nicky Oceans and Corvis Fear), Ice Fire Steve Zaft, Strange Resin, The Hurtin Hillbillies, AC Kewl, Rocco Dorsey, of Brick, Corrupted Youth, The Great Garoffollo of Toms River and others. Tickets in Brick: Tony's Pizza, 2115 Route 88; The Brick Convenience Store No. 2, 438 Mantoloking Road; Baseball Cards of Brick, 2715 Hooper Ave.; Herbertsville Coin Laundry and Dry Cleaning, 1820 Lanes Mill Road and Stewards of Kearny, 245 Drumpoint Road. Tickets in Toms River: Rivoli's Restaurant and Store, 781 Fisher Blvd.; Antonio's Pizza, 1213 Route 37 east in the Toms River Mall; and Johnny G's Italian Restaurant and Pizza, 1812 Hooper Ave. Details: (732) 888-1704. http://www.doubleplaytixx.com

-- JAPW Saturday night @ 8PM at The Rahway Rec Center (275 East Milton Ave), Rahway, NJ: JAPW World Heavyweight Champion Teddy Hart vs The Necro Butcher; Jack Evans vs Chuck Taylor vs Ricochet vs The Grim Reefer; JAPW World Tag Team Champions Jay Lethal & Azrieal vs The SAT; Colt Cabana vs. Delirious; Ruckus w/Eddie Kingston vs B-Boy; Daizee Haze vs Alicia

-- American Combat Wrestling Every Tuesday Night
@ Club Bourbon Street, 4331 US HWY 19 in New Port Richey, FL
Show starts @ 8:45 pm
25 cent Drafts 5 dollar admission

January 23rd event information:

ACW Heavyweight champion “the Marquee” Bruce Santee (w/Supermodel Amy Love) vs. “Raging Bull” Eddie Taurus

ACW Tag Team champions Dogmatika (Sideshow and Dany Only) Joshua Masters and Sedrick Strong (w/Fetish)

Open House with Host “Roughhouse” Ralph Mosca with guest “the Marquee” Bruce Santee
Any Questions for Bruce Santee please email acwoffice@aol.com

ACW Cruiserweight champion Nooie Lee vs. Austin Amadeus

#1 Contender Cruiserweight Title Match
Nick Fame vs. Jason Moore

As always this event is subject to change without notice by the offices of ACW. ACW’s website BRAND NEW will be online in the coming days. Check out www.floridaindies.com for information. (thanks to Alan Wojcik)

-- Quite a bit of UFC press lately:

-- There's an interview with Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and another Rampage article with audio.

-- NBC Sports has opened a UFC webpage featuring a Dana White interview.

-- CNBC's Business Nation is airing a special titled Fighting, Inc. on Wednesday 1/24 at 10PM EST, check this description out from UFC's website: It's one of the fastest growing sports in the United States. In its beginnings in the 1990s, MMA was thought of as barbaric, human cockfighting, and was vilified by both the press and politicians. Today, due to increased safety regulations and sanctioning, it's becoming big business - thanks to the branding and popularity of it's flagship - Ultimate Fighting Championship, and it's no-holds-barred leader, Dana White. Here we go again~!

-- Matt Hughes will be speaking at a Family Life Fellowship event on 1/28, 10:30AM at Family Life Fellowship's Destiny Dome in Moberly, IL

-- UFC's perfect antagonist

-- UFC ultimate goal for 'Peg scrapper

-- The Versus Network will be airing WEC fight shows this summer, the WEC is now owned by Zuffa.

-- Ultimate fighter Couture returns

-- IFL live show report from Oakland: Tiger Sharks vs. Condors/Lions vs Razor Claws

-- Saul Soliz's Renegades Extreme Fighting MMA show on Saturday night at the Verizon Wireless Theater in Houston sold out the 2,250-seat venue on Tuesday.

-- Rumble on the River boxing and MMA event at hosted by The Eagles Aerie 3775 at 321 N. Spring St. in Cape Girardeau, MO. The card will include competitors from the Miletich Fighting Systems of Southeast Missouri and Bootheel Bombers Boxing Club. Mixed martial arts bouts will include championships in the Sikeston-based Absolute Fighting Challenge. Competitors are expected from seven different states. The card will have 15 to 20 bouts, with about a 50-50 split on boxing and mixed martial arts. For ticket information, call 335-0931

-- Jiu jitsu instructor accused of molestation

-- Eric "Butterbean" Esch KO's Charles Hodges in 45 seconds of the main event of Palace Fighting Championships: Card a knockout at first blush

-- Promoter to diversify with mixed martial arts

-- Shamrock, Gracie, Shaw Conference Call Quotes

-- Norris hopes combat league kick-starts his pet cause
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Weekend Mixed Martial Arts Media Articles

-- Click the "Read more!" link below to access a collection of this weekend's MMA media articles...

• UFC.com: ‘Rampage’ comes to the UFC, and The Octagon will never be the same
  
• Houston Chronicle: UFC to strengthen stable of fighters in 2007
  
• The Brooks Bulletin: Canadian middleweight Jason MacDonald to fight former UFC champion
  
• EastsideBoxing.com: Boxing and the UFC: Are they really that Different?
  
• Hawaii Business: Former mixed martial artist Egan Inoue opens a unique training facility for the entire family
  
• NorthJersey.com: Are fight league's shares a winner?
  
• The Fresno Bee: 'Butterbean' swings back into the Valley
  
• Sherdog.com: Showtime and Elite XC Announce Debut Fight Card
  
• The Prince Albert Daily Herald: Amateur pugilists get their shot
  
• Press release: Premier Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Site Announces Partnerships
  
• Los Angeles Times: Fight league's hook is to mix it up
  
• FOX Sports: Make the fights and they will come
  
• New York Times: Woman Joins Fight Club
  
• CBS News: Mixed Martial Arts: A New Kind Of Fight
  

Jim Lampley Arrested for Domestic Abuse (TMZ.com)

From TMZ.com:

TMZ has learned that veteran sportscaster Jim Lampley was arrested this evening outside of San Diego, CA on felony charges of domestic abuse.

Police tell TMZ that Lampley, probably best known for his work on HBO boxing, posted his $35,000 bail and is awaiting his release from the Vista Jail in San Diego. He faces one felony count of domestic abuse / corporal injury, as well as two misdemeanor counts of violating a restraining order and preventing a witness from testifying.

Sources say that because of previous complaints, Lampley was arrested by an investigative team at his girlfriend's home in Encinitas, CA.

Lampley was once married to anchorwoman Bree Walker.

Upcoming Events for January at the New Alhambra Arena

January 11th @ 7:30PM
Live Pro Boxing
Top Rank, Joe Hand Promotions and Peltz Boxing present Live Pro Boxing. Featuring a Lightweight title bout between Kid Diamond and Antonio Pitalua, a Junior Middleweight bout between Anthony Thompson and Robert Frazier. Plus 5 outstanding bouts featuring local talent. Doors open at 6:30 with a bell time of 7:30PM.
» For more info call 215.765.0922, 215.364.9000 or 215.755.0611.
» Online info at toprank.com or peltzboxing.com
» For tickets CLICK HERE

January 13th @ 8:00PM
Combat Zone Wrestling
Combat Zone Wrestling returns to the arena with the fallout from Cage of Death VIII. Featuring Justice Pain vs. Chris Hero, Blackout vs. Blk-Out, Jigsaw vs. Hallowicked, Lufisto vs. Nick Gage and the return of Tough Crazy Bastards. Doors open at 7:30pm with a bell time of 8:00pm.
» For more information checkout czwrestling.com
» For tickets CLICK HERE

January 20th @ 7:30PM
Pro Wrestling Unplugged vs. Juggalo Championsh*t Wrestling
Pro Wrestling Unplugged and Juggalo Championsh*t Wrestling present "Cuffed and Caged - Last Man Standing". Featuring Corporal Robinson, Gary Wolfe and Team PWU vs. Violent J, Raven and Team JCW in a War games style, Elimination Cage match. Plus Devon Moore vs. Ian Rotten and much more!!! Doors open at 7:00pm and a bell time of 7:30pm.
» For more information checkout prowrestlingunplugged.com
» For tickets CLICK HERE

Tyson arrested early Friday AM in Arizona

By Art Shimko
shimko_7@hotmail.com

-- Early Friday morning boxer Mike Tyson was arrested after leaving a nightclub and almost colliding with a sheriff's car in Scottsdale, Arizona for allegedly of driving under the influence as well as possession of cocaine; Tyson

Tyson was released without bond later Friday on a felony drug possession charge after appearing at Maricopa County Superior Court in Phoenix. There wasn't any alcohol found in his system and until toxicology tests come back he won't be charged with DUI or drug charges just yet.

According to Sgt. Larry Hall who was at the scene at 1:45AM Friday stated, "He showed signs of impairment and voluntarily submitted to field sobriety tests." Tyson was also spotted brushing a white powder from his console which triggered probable cause for the police to search his car.The probable cause statement revealed that two bags of coke were found in Tyson's back pocket, he then admitted to police he was an addict and had a drug problem.

"The irony is he did a great job with these kids _ stay away from drugs, don't drink, stay out of trouble," said Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Maricopa County.

source: Washington Post