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Friday, February 02, 2007

MMA Roundup for 02/02

Lets look around the mixed martial arts world with the focus still on UFC 67



Anderson Silva - The Champion of cool
I love that title.

Of course, UFC.com has all of the articles and video features for this show gathered in 1 place

According to This note from Ric Yahoo Sports will air live coverage of tonight's weigh-ins.

Ric also has the Tagline for UFC 69
Hey, that rhymes sort of.

More from Ric, this time on the IFL including: Day, Date, Time and Name of their show on My Network TV
There's a whole wrestling vibe here as it will go up against The first hour of Raw, and includes Impact in the name.
You can also read the IFL's official Press Release

He also has the Latest on EXC's Main Event

Speaking of EXC...Showtime Networks Inc. Invests in Pro Elite Inc.
Pro Elite being the parent company of EXC.

Pro Elite also released this ProElite.com Launches Mixed Martial Arts Internet-Based Community Before February 10th EliteXC Premiere Fight With MMA Legends Frank Shamrock And Renzo Gracie

Back to UFC 67, we have this press release: SOYO Sponsors Ultimate Fighter Marvin 'The Beastman' Eastman For His Febuary 3rd UFC Fight Against Quinton Jackson


The last link to Ric for a bit is to say that we have Another bout added to Pride 33
Talking to Ric last night, neither of us are jumping up and down over this lineup.

The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that the plan for UFC 70 is to do Ortiz-Griffin 2. We'll see if that's what happens.

The Newsletter also says that ESPN could start its UFC coverage with UFC 68.

Dave also reports that EliteXC has offered Brandon Vera a 1.5 million dollar signing bonus to jump when his UFC contract is up.

A reminder to check out this past Wednesday Night's Between the Ropes for interviews with Gina Carano and Randy Couture. Also the prior week's show was done live on site of Fight Night 8 and features Heath Herring, Din Thomas, Diego Sanchez and Big John McCarthy as guests.

MMAWeekly.com says that Pride USA President Ed Fishman is negotiating to buy the company

Matt Lindland says he isn't Looking past his fight with Carlos Newton
that will take place tonight in Houston.

Here is one for the predictions file: Underdog Sanchez predicts second round knockout
I personally don't think it will take Mirko that long.

Here's One man's thoughts about UFC 67
but that's nothing compared to the CARE/Jabronis preview which will be up eventually.

And Here
is another preview of the show.

Here are the odds for UFC 67 via Wrestling Observer.com

Travis Lutter +370
Anderson Silva -450

John Halverson +525
Roger Huerta -650

Eddie Sanchez +800
Mirko Cro Cop -1200

Marvin Eastman +550
Quinton Jackson -700

Scott Smith +145
Patrick Cote -165

Sam Hoger +475
Lyoto Machida -600

Terry Martin +210
Jorge Rivera -250

Frankie Edgar +560
Tyson Griffin -685

Diego Saraiva +190
Dustin Hazelett -220


Mirko at -1200, ouch.

I think that will be enough for now.

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