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Book Review: American Son by Oscar De La Hoya
As we approach another De La Hoya mega-fight this weekend, in that house that Oscar built, it’s a good time to reflect on this unusual American hero and learn his take on these successes. American Son tries to casts itself as a motivational book, and while I didn’t exactly find it inspiratio...
Sunday, Nov 30
Opinion: Public Service Announcement: MMA isn’t pro wrestling
Is Royce Gracie the Frank Gotch of his era? Is he a legitimately tough fighter with enough grappling and martial arts skills to defeat most opponents, but then “does business” (i.e. plans finishes) with those whom he might lose to? If the gravy train is lucrative enough, there will be a long...
Saturday, Nov 29
What have you been watching recently?
Boxeo De Primera (TyC Sports): The best weekly spanish boxing series around. Well, it wins the award because the one on Telefutura is being cancelled, so by default it is what is left. While it often features lots of ridiculously bad Argentine prospects boxing one another, there’s also the...
Thursday, Nov 27
An MMA Thanksgiving
ShareThis It may not be very curmudgeonly, but there are a number of things to be thankful for as an MMA fan. The sport as a whole is struggling, but the UFC is bigger and better than ever. While the Japanese Indy scene (Pancrase, SHOOTO, DEEP) has reached an all-time low, the WEC acts as a [...]
Tuesday, Nov 25
New MMA History Book
ShareThis In this new and comprehensive history of MMA find out: The origins of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and why the Gracies try so hard to obsure them. Just how crazy the Lion’s Den was (Hint: pretty crazy) Which MMA promotion is owned by the descendants of mafia entrepreneurs? How close was Zu...
[F]EDOR IS COMING; Are you Ready, Andrei?
ShareThis The big questions right now seem to revolve around Affliction; will this second show finally happen? Will it draw? Can Fedor vs. Arlovski break 20,000 buys? The first time they attempted to run this show it was with Josh Barnett vs. Andrei Arlovski headlining, and apparently tic...
Monday, Nov 24
Couture/Liddell IV: Why should I care?
Ever since UFC 91, the rumors of Couture/Liddell IV being made for a German debut have been rampant. To many, it is a “megafight” pitting the two biggest names in the UFC’s recent history once again doing battle, this time to determine a challenger to the heavyweight crown. And yet, the ques...
Friday, Nov 14
UFC 91: Lesnar vs. Couture
Couture’s entire game is built on being the better wrestler. The clinch game, once the best in the sport, and the ground and pound, obviously. But his standup performances against Sylvia and Liddell (first fight), likewise, worked because his opponents must always be cognizant of the t...
Sunday, Nov 2
Podcast: Total MMA Radio: Post UFC 90/EliteXC Death Hyperbole
We’re back! Alan and myself discuss the death of EliteXC, Anderson “The Dragon” Silva, dos Santos in hockey brawls, Eric Pele, the possibility of Urijah Faber using a superkick at the upcoming WEC, it is exactly what you expect from us. That means it is awesome.
Saturday, Sep 27
Opinion: MMA at the Grassroots: Capital Cage Fights in Lansing, MI
Jason Holmes defeats Matt Torres by Unanimous Decision Allen Grays defeats Brian Burgen (TKO Rnd 2, fighter unable to continue) Matt Swanson defeats Jared Freeman (Ref Stoppage/Submission by guillotine, Rnd 2) 135) Kemp Griffin defeats Tim Houser (Tapout from guillotine, Rnd 1)
Tuesday, Sep 23
Total MMA Review: Andrew Wallace on UFC 2
ShareThis Here at Total MMA we have sent one Andrew Wallace to Strikeforce twice now to report live on what usually are some of the more fun MMA events in the United States. He has gotten to hang out with Dave Meltzer, some girl who started a site about MMA afterparties, talked about his abs an...
Monday, Sep 22
Book Review: Becoming the Natural by Randy Couture
But then there’s a life off the mat where Couture struggles to define himself. He opens a chapter by admitting: “My greatest enemy is confrontation… I’d rather take on Chuck Liddell on any given day than communicate with someone when emotions are involved.”
Sunday, Sep 21
Weekend Wrapup: Strikeforce and Sportfight
ShareThis (Ishida and Misaki are among Japan’s best. How would their first stateside forays go? [Pictures: Sherdog]) This past weekend saw a pair of live events broadcast in the US for the benefit of American MMA fans. Each was shown on what would be considered “21st century media”, as S...
Tuesday, Sep 9
Evan Tanner: 1971-2008
ShareThis Late last night, it was made official that the body of Evan Tanner had been found in the desert of Southern California. Tanner was champion for the United States Shoot Wrestling Federation, a UFC Middleweight champion, and a one time challenger to the light heavyweight crown in...
Friday, Sep 5
Opinion: Total MMA’s UFC 88 Roundtable
AC: Franklin as the old vet taking on Hamill is an interesting dynamic. What is telling for me isn’t Hamill’s size or strength: its his striking. It looked pretty crisp in that first round against Bisping and whenever Franklin encounters someone who can move their head or feet a little, he ge...
Monday, Sep 1
MMA Circa 2001: Warriors Quest
WARRIORS QUEST 2: BATTLE OF THE CHAMPIONS MATCH SIX: Ronald “Machine Gun” Jhun vs. Pete “Secret Weapon” Spratt (Warrior’s Quest Light Heavyweight Title): Jhun’s been everywhere and fought everyone, and Spratt was a big deal in the UFC for a short time.
Wednesday, Aug 20
Podcast: Total MMA Radio: UFC 87 Round-Up
We’ve had a few obnoxious server issues, so this is up a few days late. But late is better than never, no? Join Chris Henderson, Alan and myself as we look back at UFC 87 as well as do some speculating into the future and more. ShareThis We’ve had a few obnoxious server issues, so this is up a few day...
Thursday, Aug 7
Podcast: Total MMA Radio: UFC 87 and Olympics Preview
In this week’s edition of Total MMA Radio, Alan, Kendall and myself discuss this weekend’s UFC 87 card — Alan covers what to look for in the Olympics in boxing and Kendall gives an in-depth look into what The Olympics has to offer with Judo.
Olympic Judo Primer
Another important point about ground fighting in judo competition is that it must be seen to be continuous by the referee or the competitors will be restarted on their feet. Katsuhiko Kashiwazaki, perhaps the foremost living judo ne waza exponent, has written that the judo ne waza practi...
Wednesday, Jul 16
Podcast: Total MMA Radio: Barnett, Arlovski, Roach, Rothwell-Affliction Preview
We look at the Affliction card and hear from Josh Barnett, Andrei Arlovski, Freddie Roach, and Ben Rothwell. Some crazy bastard picks Sylvia! And hey, what’s going on with Rampage Jackson? ShareThis We look at the Affliction card and hear from Josh Barnett, Andrei Arlovski, Freddie Roac...
Podcast: Total Boxing Radio: Fixed Fights, Duva, Drunk Larry, Klitschko
We talk about last week’s fights, worked fights in MMA, Lou Duva, drunken Merchant, and what’s coming up this week in boxing. Improved Audio quality!? ShareThis We talk about last week’s fights, worked fights in MMA, Lou Duva, drunken Merchant, and what’s coming up this week in boxing. Imp...
Monday, Jul 14
Podcast: Total MMA Radio with Amir Sadollah
ShareThis In our latest edition of Total MMA Radio, Dave and Alan preview the UFC’s Affliciton-Killer card and Dave talks with THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER Amir Sadollah. Remember to subscribe to via iTunes or possibly more underground and edgy podcast receivers. Just search for ‘Total MMA’ o...
Saturday, Jul 12
Cage Rage 27 Review
His first offensive move in the fight was to take Jansen to the floor, like Nishijima, and attempt to use his superior grappling to comfortably control an inexperienced opponent and avoid a risk of being caught with a fluke shot. The Brit does not have the punching finesse of the former Jap...
Thursday, Jul 10
Podcast: Total MMA Radio 10 July 2008: Interview with Neil Grove and DREAM 5
ShareThis On today’s edition of Total MMA Radio, our own Iain Liddle sits down with Cage Rage’s Neil Grove and Marc Staehling discusses DREAM 5. Remember to subscribe to via iTunes or possibly more underground and edgy podcast receivers. Just search for ‘Total MMA’ of if want to flex your...
Wednesday, Jul 9
Podcast: Total MMA Radio 9 July 2008: With Lee Whitehead from MMA Weekly
ShareThis Covering the weekend in British MMA with Lee Whitehead from MMA Weekly and UFC 86 with a brief word from Forrest and Rampage. Remember to subscribe to via iTunes or possibly more underground and edgy podcast receivers. Just search for ‘Total MMA’ of if want to flex your technolo...
Monday, Jul 7
Opinion: The Ultimate Fighter Season 7: Episode 12
CB lands early in round three and gets the takedown. It doesn’t seem like he wants any part of Tim on the ground, though. Man these guys are tired. CB with another double, Tim working for the elevator sweep. For a moment. Back up. Another double. This fight kind of stinks. They were dead tired halfway i...
Opinion: Total MMA Daily: TUF Finale Edition
JS: There is no reason that CB shouldn’t win this fight. When you take two relatively inexperienced fighters and put them in together, the rule of thumb is always bet on the wrestler. So I’m betting on the wrestler. But my heart will be with Amir. Strikeforce: Carter out; Riggs in
Opinion: Total MMA Daily for June 24th, 2008
IL: Iain Liddle(UK) DW: Dave Walsh(USA) AC: Alan Conceicao(USA) LC: Lee Casebolt(USA) KS: Kendall Shields(CAN) JS: Jonathan Snowden(USA) MS: Marc Staehling(CAN) Jake Shields vs. Nick Thompson for the first Elite XC Welterweight Title Live on CBS
Friday, Jun 13
Can Affliction and Trump Re-Brand MMA?
Affliction understands that this is a sport, but they are approaching it like an entertainment company, something that UFC, Pro Elite, Strikeforce and everybody else has neglected to do. Affliction has the lineup of fighters to make for ...